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Sammie

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAM-ee /ˈsæm.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson); here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Friendly and warm: Sammie pets Samuel — 'God has heard'. Sunny, sweet, and cool. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningPet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson); here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5005 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,818

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sammie is a pet form of Samuel — from Hebrew, 'God has heard; the name of God' — or of Samson, 'sun, of the sun' (routes layered, which we note). A sunny, friendly nickname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys; the -ie styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-has-heard at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Samuel means 'God has heard' (or 'name of God') in Hebrew — Sammie is its friendly pet form (singer Sammie), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Samuel — routes layered

Variations

SammySamiSamuel

Nicknames

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If you like Sammie…

Sammy— a fellow spelling
Sami— a companion spelling
Samuel— the full name
Sonny— another friendly -y boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sammie mean?

Sammie pets Samuel — Hebrew 'God has heard'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sammie?

It's said SAM-ee /ˈsæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sammie a boy or girl name?

Sammie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sammie?

Sammie is a rare name in the U.S.

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