Samie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Samie is derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' It has evolved through various forms, including Samuel and Samuele, before becoming popular in modern English. The name is associated with positive traits and has biblical relevance through the figure of Samuel in the Old Testament.
The name Samie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Samie has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Samie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1650th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2298th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12331st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6846th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6192nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9118th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10888th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 27544th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Samie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samie"
Pronunciation
/ˈsæmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Samie is derived from the Hebrew name Samuel, which means 'God has heard.'
Meaning
God has heard
Language Evolution
Samuel (Hebrew), Samuele (Italian), Samuels (English), Samie (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Samie has biblical roots through Samuel, who was a significant prophet and judge in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Samie gained popularity in the 20th century as a modern diminutive of Samuel.
Variants & Derivatives
Sam, Sami, Samuel, Sammy
Modern Popularity & Image
Samie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, suitable for both genders.
Famous People
Samie A. B. Elam, Samie W. Jones
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Samie"
"Samie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1650th of 7545 | 337 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2298th of 6773 | 193 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12331st of 16616 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6846th of 9107 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6192nd of 9204 | 28 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9118th of 12526 | 21 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10888th of 19264 | 37 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12827th of 27321 | 58 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 27544th of 35406 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Samie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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54.48% 1289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Samie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Samie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.