Samael

Boy name

Samael has been given to 523 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

523

Peak year

2022 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1998

10-year trend

▲ +218%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Samael — alternate spellings parents actually use.

823,085 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Samael.

523 babies since 1985

524 babies since 1984

524 babies since 1992

524 babies since 2001

522 babies since 1961

525 babies since 1924

525 babies since 1989

525 babies since 2009

How popular is the name Samael?

Samael has been given to 523 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samael peak?

Samael peaked in 2022, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Samael a girl or boy name?

Samael is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Samael are boys).

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