Samuel Coburn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Coburn — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Coburn 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 Coburn: Abner Coburn, Governor of Maine from 1863 to 1865 Alvin Langdon Coburn, American photographer Bob Coburn, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Rockline Braydon Coburn, Canadian hockey player Carroll L. Coburn, American farmer and politician Catherine Amanda Coburn (1839–1913), American journalist, newspaper editor Charles Coburn, American actor D. L. Coburn (1938–2025), American Pulitzer-winning dramatist David Coburn (athletic director), College athletic director Donald S. 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: Coburn

English

Abner Coburn, Governor of Maine from 1863 to 1865 Alvin Langdon Coburn, American photographer Bob Coburn, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Rockline Braydon Coburn, Canadian hockey player Carroll L. Coburn, American farmer and politician Catherine Amanda Coburn (1839–1913), American journalist, newspaper editor Charles Coburn, American actor D. L. Coburn (1938–2025), American Pulitzer-winning dramatist David Coburn (athletic director), College athletic director Donald S.

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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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Notable People Named Samuel Coburn

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 Samuel Coburn:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Coburn?
The surname Coburn originates from English. Abner Coburn, Governor of Maine from 1863 to 1865 Alvin Langdon Coburn, American photographer Bob Coburn, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Rockline Braydon Coburn, Canadian hockey player Carroll L. Coburn, American farmer and politician Catherine Amanda Coburn (1839–1913), American journalist, newspaper editor Charles Coburn, American actor D. L. Coburn (1938–2025), American Pulitzer-winning dramatist David Coburn (athletic director), College athletic director Donald S.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Coburn?
The name Samuel Coburn combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Coburn originates from English.
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