Samantha Simonson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samantha Simonson — God has heard
192K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samantha Simonson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Samantha is a feminine given name of English origin. Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences. Some etymologists have suggested Samantha might be a derivative of Semanthe, a similar name likely invented by English playwright Sir John Suckling for a character in his play Aglaura, which was first staged in England in 1637. The surname Simonson: Albert Simonson (1914–1965), American chess master Alexandre Simonson (born 1872), Belgian Olympic fencer Bruce Simonson, American geologist Dave Simonson (born 1952), former professional American football player Des Simonson, former New Zealand rower Eric Simonson (born 1960), American writer and director in theatre, film and opera Itamar Simonson, professor of consumer psychology, decision making, market research, and marketing management Joy Simonson (1919–2007), women's rights and progressive activist Lee Simonson (1888–1967), American architect painter, stage setting designer Louise Simon. Samantha is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 192K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samantha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samantha

Meaning: God has heard

English

Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences. Some etymologists have suggested Samantha might be a derivative of Semanthe, a similar name likely invented by English playwright Sir John Suckling for a character in his play Aglaura, which was first staged in England in 1637.

Surname: Simonson

English

Albert Simonson (1914–1965), American chess master Alexandre Simonson (born 1872), Belgian Olympic fencer Bruce Simonson, American geologist Dave Simonson (born 1952), former professional American football player Des Simonson, former New Zealand rower Eric Simonson (born 1960), American writer and director in theatre, film and opera Itamar Simonson, professor of consumer psychology, decision making, market research, and marketing management Joy Simonson (1919–2007), women's rights and progressive activist Lee Simonson (1888–1967), American architect painter, stage setting designer Louise Simon.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Samantha Simonson

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 Samantha Simonson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Samantha?
The first name Samantha originates from English. Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences. Some etymologists have suggested Samantha might be a derivative of Semanthe, a similar name likely invented by English playwright Sir John Suckling for a character in his play Aglaura, which was first staged in England in 1637.
When was Samantha most popular?
The name Samantha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Simonson?
The surname Simonson originates from English. Albert Simonson (1914–1965), American chess master Alexandre Simonson (born 1872), Belgian Olympic fencer Bruce Simonson, American geologist Dave Simonson (born 1952), former professional American football player Des Simonson, former New Zealand rower Eric Simonson (born 1960), American writer and director in theatre, film and opera Itamar Simonson, professor of consumer psychology, decision making, market research, and marketing management Joy Simonson (1919–2007), women's rights and progressive activist Lee Simonson (1888–1967), American architect painter, stage setting designer Louise Simon.
How common is the surname Simonson?
The surname Simonson is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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