Sammie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Sammie is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' It evolved from Shemu'el in Hebrew to Samuel in Latin, and finally to Sammie in modern English. The name embodies traits of warmth and friendliness, and while it does not have a direct biblical relevance, it is linked to the biblical figure Samuel. Sammie became popular in the 20th century and is often used in casual contexts.

The name Sammie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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, Sammie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sammie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 385th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 301st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 402nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 710th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1363rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3030th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4531st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 722nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 589th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1126th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2465th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3701st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5064th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4375th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sammie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sammie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈsæmi/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Sammie is often considered a diminutive or affectionate form of Samuel, which is derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning 'God has heard.'

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Meaning

God has heard

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Language Evolution

Shemu'el (Hebrew), Samuel (Latinized form), Sammie (Modern English diminutive)

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Historical Usage

Sammie gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual and friendly form of Samuel, often used for both males and females.

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Variants & Derivatives

Sam, Samuel, Sammy

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Modern Popularity & Image

The name Sammie is perceived as approachable and friendly, often associated with warmth and familiarity.

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Famous People

Sammie (R&B singer), Sammie Davis Jr. (musician and entertainer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sammie"

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 "Sammie"

"Sammie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 385th of 7545 3,846
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 301st of 6773 6,340
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 402nd of 7552 6,488
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 710th of 10718 2,126
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1363rd of 16616 1,009
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3030th of 24088 541
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4531st of 23106 265
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 722nd of 9107 1,779
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 589th of 9204 2,490
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1126th of 12526 1,592
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2465th of 19264 506
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3701st of 27321 421
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5064th of 35406 408
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4375th of 30306 390

Regional Popularity of "Sammie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
50.56%
716th/1416
- 9.72%
230th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
36.80%
569th/1546
- 8.20%
193rd/2353
55.33%
856th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
27.39%
610th/2227
47.20%
1147th/2430
9.67%
276th/2853
28.58%
793rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
28.02%
823rd/2937
35.92%
1251st/3483
14.38%
506th/3518
28.61%
1157th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
35.17%
1296th/3685
67.73%
3031st/4475
19.48%
1012th/5194
39.86%
2518th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
66.91%
3066th/4582
- 35.74%
2614th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 70.54%
4812th/6822
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Regional Popularity of "Sammie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 19.02%
450th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
80.60%
1246th/1546
- 16.36%
385th/2353
76.60%
1185th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 24.36%
695th/2853
64.22%
1782nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 46.45%
1634th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 56.14%
2916th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 75.58%
5527th/7313
56.59%
4223rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 66.40%
4530th/6822
56.39%
3539th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Sammie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Sammie" 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.