Samuel Bolding

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Bolding — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Bolding is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Bolding: Buddy Bolding, American baseball coach Cees Bolding (1897–1979), Dutch painter Jim Bolding (1949–2011), American track and field athlete John Bolding (c.1824–1876), American enslaved and freed man Mark Bolding (born 1970), American ice hockey coach Morgan Bolding (born 1995), British rower Reginald Bolding, American politician Tysen Bolding, stage name Money Man (born 1986), American rapper Balding (surname) Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Bolding

English

Buddy Bolding, American baseball coach Cees Bolding (1897–1979), Dutch painter Jim Bolding (1949–2011), American track and field athlete John Bolding (c.1824–1876), American enslaved and freed man Mark Bolding (born 1970), American ice hockey coach Morgan Bolding (born 1995), British rower Reginald Bolding, American politician Tysen Bolding, stage name Money Man (born 1986), American rapper Balding (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bolding?
The surname Bolding originates from English. Buddy Bolding, American baseball coach Cees Bolding (1897–1979), Dutch painter Jim Bolding (1949–2011), American track and field athlete John Bolding (c.1824–1876), American enslaved and freed man Mark Bolding (born 1970), American ice hockey coach Morgan Bolding (born 1995), British rower Reginald Bolding, American politician Tysen Bolding, stage name Money Man (born 1986), American rapper Balding (surname)
What are the origins of the name Samuel Bolding?
The name Samuel Bolding combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Bolding originates from English.
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