girl's name
Sammantha
suh-MAN-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 2,030
Sammantha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 121 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sammantha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 365 |
| 1990s | 1,007 |
| 2000s | 438 |
| 2010s | 126 |
How Popular Is Sammantha?
In 2019, Sammantha was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sammantha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sammantha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sammantha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sammantha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sammantha
- English suh-MAN-thuh
Sibling Names for Sammantha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sammantha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sammantha
How popular is the name Sammantha?
In 2019, Sammantha was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sammantha a girl's or a boy's name?
Sammantha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sammantha?
Sammantha has 3 syllables.
When was Sammantha most popular?
Sammantha peaked in 1991, when 121 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.