Sam Villalta

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sam Villalta — Irish
138K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sam Villalta is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Sam is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball. The surname Villalta: Alberto Villalta (born 1947), Salvadoran footballer José María Villalta Florez-Estrada (born 1977) Costa Rican politician Luis Villalta (1969–2004), Peruvian boxer Miguel Villalta (born 1981), Peruvian footballer Renato Villalta (born 1955), Italian basketball player Sam is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 138K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sam reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sam

Irish

Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball.

Surname: Villalta

Spanish

Alberto Villalta (born 1947), Salvadoran footballer José María Villalta Florez-Estrada (born 1977) Costa Rican politician Luis Villalta (1969–2004), Peruvian boxer Miguel Villalta (born 1981), Peruvian footballer Renato Villalta (born 1955), Italian basketball player

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sam is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sam by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sam Villalta

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sam Villalta:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sam?
The first name Sam originates from Irish. Sam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha. Sam Abbas (born 1993), Egyptian film producer and director Sam Adekugbe (born 1995), Canadian soccer player Sam Allardyce (born 1954), English football manager and player Sam Altman (born 1985), American entrepreneur Sam Anderson (born 1945), American actor Sam Antonacci (born 2003), American baseball player Sam Arday (1945–2017), Ghanaian football coach Sammy Arnold (born 1996), English-born, Irish rugby player Sam Babcock (1901–1970), American football player Sam Balter (1909–1998), American basketball.
When was Sam most popular?
The name Sam reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Villalta?
The surname Villalta originates from Spanish. Alberto Villalta (born 1947), Salvadoran footballer José María Villalta Florez-Estrada (born 1977) Costa Rican politician Luis Villalta (1969–2004), Peruvian boxer Miguel Villalta (born 1981), Peruvian footballer Renato Villalta (born 1955), Italian basketball player
What are the origins of the name Sam Villalta?
The name Sam Villalta combines two different traditions: the first name Sam has Irish roots, while the surname Villalta originates from Spanish.
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