John vs Samantha
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Samantha
Gender: boy
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Listener
Peak: 1991 (1.26%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Samantha |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.02% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.01% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | - |
| 1920 | 5.17% | - |
| 1930 | 4.64% | - |
| 1940 | 4.62% | - |
| 1950 | 4.37% | - |
| 1960 | 3.51% | - |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.13% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.28% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.26% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.87% |
FAQ
Is John or Samantha more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Samantha peaked in 1991.
What do John and Samantha mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Samantha means "Listener".