boys' name 1972–2025

Samuel

Samuel is making a comeback — from #97 in 1972 to #41 in 2025.

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#41 ranked in 2025
442 registrations in 2025
35,945 total 1972–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 56 positions. Registrations grew from 82 to 442 (+439%).

Peak popularity: 2008 (1,310 registrations, ranked #11).

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Peak 2008 · 1,310
Low 1972 · 82
Years tracked 53

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Samuel was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Samuel popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 165 (rank #38)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 112 (rank #41)South Australia: 34 (rank #45)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 131 (rank #49)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Samuel — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (165 babies) , least popular in South Australia (34).

New South Wales
165 #38
Victoria
131 #49
Queensland
112 #41
South Australia
34 #45
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 442 babies named Samuel across 4 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Samuel?
Between 1972 and 2025, Samuel was registered for 35,945 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Samuel a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Samuel ranked #41 among boys' names in Australia, with 442 registrations.