Name meaning & stats
Samantha
Samantha (Hebrew origin). 593,042 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Samanthas are 2.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
Recorded in England in the 17th century.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
593,042 US babies were named Samantha between 1940 and 2025.
Where Samanthas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | High · 68 people |
| Footballer | 2.1× | High · 35 people |
| Singer | 1.2× | High · 29 people |
| Basketball player | 1.7× | High · 26 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Samanthas show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Samantha has a surprise career: 1.9×
Spelling family
Samantha is the main spelling
- Samantha 99%
- Sammantha <1%
- Samanatha <1%
- Samanthia <1%
- Zamantha <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1990)