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Current rank (2025)#4857
Babies named Samwise in 202520
Total recorded197
Peak year2021 (22 babies)
Highest rank ever#4577
Years in records2002–2025 (17 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 2000 spots

Frequently asked about Samwise

What does the name Samwise mean?
Samwise means “Equal and calm — balanced temperament and inner peace” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Samwise?
Samwise has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Equal and calm — balanced temperament and inner peace”.
How popular is Samwise?
Samwise ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Samwise most popular?
Samwise peaked in 2021 with 22 babies registered that year.
Is Samwise a boy or girl name?
Samwise is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Samwises in registered births are male.
Is the name Samwise rising or falling in popularity?
Samwise has risen 2000 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6857 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Samwise been recorded?
Samwise appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2002 through 2025.

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