UK boy's name
Sammuel
Name of Hebrew origin meaning "told of God" or "heard by God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sammuel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sammuel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Sammuel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sammuel ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 boys were registered as Sammuel.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sammuel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Sammuel mean?
The name Sammuel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Shemuel," which means "name of God" or "God has heard." The name is first mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the prophet Samuel, who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Hebrew monarchy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sammuel can be found in the Book of Samuel, which chronicles the life and deeds of the prophet. Samuel was born to Elkanah and Hannah around 1112 BCE and was dedicated to the service of God from a young age. He would go on to anoint both Saul and David as kings of Israel, cementing his place in Jewish history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sammuel has been carried by many notable individuals across various cultures and religions. One such figure was Samuel ibn Nagrela (993-1056 CE), a prominent Jewish scholar, poet, and diplomat who served as the vizier of the Caliphate of Granada in medieval Spain.
In the realm of literature, the name Sammuel is associated with Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the renowned English writer, critic, and lexicographer who produced the pioneering "A Dictionary of the English Language" in 1755.
The world of music has also seen its share of notable Sammuels, including Samuel Barber (1910-1981), the American composer best known for his works such as the Adagio for Strings and the opera Vanessa.
Another influential figure bearing the name Sammuel was Samuel Adams (1722-1803), a founding father of the United States and a leader of the American Revolution. His fiery speeches and writings played a crucial role in galvanizing the colonial resistance against British rule.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Sammuel, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sammuel over time
The chart below shows babies named Sammuel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sammuel, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sammuel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sammuel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3527 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sammuel
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sammuel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sammuel in the UK right now?
In 2009, Sammuel was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sammuel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Sammuel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sammuel?
Name of Hebrew origin meaning "told of God" or "heard by God".
How many people are called Sammuel in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Sammuel across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.