Shmuel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shmuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard', originating from the biblical figure Samuel. It has evolved through various linguistic forms, including Shmu'el and Samuel. The name carries significant biblical relevance and has been popular in Jewish communities throughout history. Modern perceptions of Shmuel highlight its cultural and religious importance, with notable figures bearing the name contributing to its legacy.
The name Shmuel is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shmuel has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Shmuel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4154th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2061st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1402nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1316th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1012th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Shmuel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shmuel"
Pronunciation
/ʃmuːˈɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Shmuel is derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל, which means 'God has heard'.
Meaning
God has heard
Language Evolution
Shmu'el, Samuel
Biblical Background
Shmuel is a significant biblical name, associated with the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
The name Shmuel has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and gained popularity in various forms across different cultures, particularly during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Samuel, Sam, Shmule, Shmuli
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Shmuel is often viewed positively, reflecting cultural heritage and religious significance within Jewish communities.
Famous People
Shmuel Agnon, Nobel Prize-winning author, Shmuel Hanagid, medieval Jewish poet and scholar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shmuel"
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 "Shmuel"
"Shmuel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4154th of 7552 | 63 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2061st of 10718 | 330 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1402nd of 16616 | 958 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1316th of 24088 | 1,847 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1012th of 23106 | 2,511 |
Regional Popularity of "Shmuel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
46.79% 1137th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
20.59% 717th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
11.53% 516th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
7.78% 402nd/5164 |
36.92% 2700th/7313 |
43.13% 3219th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.90% 2028th/3984 |
6.33% 284th/4487 |
38.24% 2609th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Shmuel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shmuel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shmuel" 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.