"asked of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Sammie
Pronunciation: [ s-AM-ee ]
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The Story of Sammie
Sammie is a diminutive form of Samantha or Samuel, both derived from Hebrew. Samantha is thought to be an 18th-century American feminization of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemu-El meaning name of God or told by God. As a standalone name, Sammie has been used independently since the early 20th century, particularly in the American South where diminutive names were given as full legal names.
Sammie as a girls name has cycled in and out of fashion. It was popular in the early 1900s, saw a revival in the 1970s-80s partially through the television show Bewitched, and has reemerged in the 2010s as gender-neutral nicknames become given names.
In American Southern naming tradition, giving girls boyish nickname names like Sammie, Billie, and Frankie was a mark of feistiness and independence — a way of giving daughters both sweetness and strength.
Historical Record
Sammie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,794 babies have been named Sammie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sammie is past its peak , currently ranked #4,384 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name Samantha appears to have been invented in the American colonies in the 18th century — making it one of the rare widely-used names with a definitively American origin
- Bewitched (1964-1972) starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha, making the name iconic for a generation
Sammie in Other Languages
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Sami
Popularity Over Time
#4,384
Current Rank
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Peaked 1950
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Sammie (singer)
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1987
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Samantha Stephens Fictional
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Witch protagonist of the TV series Bewitched (1964-1972), whose nickname Sammie popularized the name
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,384
- Total SSA Count
- 32
- Cultural Origins
- American English Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sammie
What does the name Sammie mean?
"asked of God" (from Hebrew). Sammie is a diminutive form of Samantha or Samuel, both derived from Hebrew. Samantha is thought to be an 18th-century American feminization of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemu-El meaning name of God or told by God. As a standalone name, Sammie has been used independently since the early 20th century, particularly in the American South where diminutive names were given as full legal names.
What is the origin of the name Sammie?
Sammie has Hebrew, American, English, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "asked of God".
Is Sammie a boy or girl name?
Sammie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4384. As a boy name, it is ranked #5006. Sammie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sammie?
Sammie is pronounced s-AM-ee.
How popular is the name Sammie?
Sammie is currently ranked #4384 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sammie?
Common nicknames for Sammie include Sam.
What are good middle names for Sammie?
Popular middle name pairings include Sammie Jo, Sammie Rose, Sammie Grace, Sammie Lee, Sammie Jane, Sammie Kate, and Sammie Leigh.
What are good sibling names for Sammie?
Names that pair well with Sammie as siblings include Billie, Frankie, Charlie, Benny, Dottie, Teddy, and Georgie.
How many syllables does Sammie have?
Sammie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Sammie a common or rare name?
Sammie is an uncommon name, ranked #4384 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Sammie
Sammie is a girl name with American, English, and Jewish origins . The name means "asked of God" in Hebrew .
Is Sammie a boy or girl name? Sammie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,384 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,006. Sammie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sammie is currently ranked #4,384 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sammie has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-AM-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Sammie include Sam. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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