Sammy
Sammy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæmi/
Meaning and origin of Sammy
- A diminutive of the male given name Samuel.
- A diminutive of the female given name Samantha.
Etymology
From Sam + -y.
How popular is Sammy?
Since 1880, 1,758 girls and 43,382 boys in the U.S. have been named Sammy (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1226 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1946. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sammy
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Sibling name ideas for Sammy
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Sammy FAQ
What does the name Sammy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Samuel. A diminutive of the female given name Samantha. From Sam + -y.
How popular is the name Sammy?
Since 1880, 1,758 girls and 43,382 boys in the U.S. have been named Sammy (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1226 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1946. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sammy a boy or girl name?
Sammy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,758 girls and 43,382 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.