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<h1 id=”shmuel”>Shmuel</h1>
<h2 id=”popularity” name=”popularity”>Shmuel Name Popularity</h2>
<p>How popular is the name <b>Shmuel</b>? Here’s everything we know.</p>
<p>Choosing a name for your baby is a significant decision, one that carries cultural weight, personal meaning, and a touch of hope for the future. The name <b>Shmuel</b>, rich in history and significance, is a testament to this. This article delves into the popularity of <b>Shmuel</b>, examining its historical trends and exploring the deeper meaning behind this timeless name.</p>
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<th scope=”col”>Year</th>
<th scope=”col”>Rank</th>
<th scope=”col”># Births</th>
<th scope=”col”>% Births</th>
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<tr><th scope=”row”>1910</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1911</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1912</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1913</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1914</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1915</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1916</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1917</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1918</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1919</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1920</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1921</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1922</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1923</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1924</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1925</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1926</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1927</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1928</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1929</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1930</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1931</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1932</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1933</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1934</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1935</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1936</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1937</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1938</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1939</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1940</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1941</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1942</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1943</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1944</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1945</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1946</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1947</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1948</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1949</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1950</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1951</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1952</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1953</th><td>1,410</td><td>6</td><td>0.0003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1954</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1955</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1956</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1957</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1958</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1959</th><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1960</th><td>1,441</td><td>6</td><td>0.0003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1961</th><td>1,508</td><td>5</td><td>0.0003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1962</th><td>1,515</td><td>5</td><td>0.0003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1963</th><td>1,374</td><td>7</td><td>0.0004%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1964</th><td>1,510</td><td>5</td><td>0.0003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1965</th><td>1,417</td><td>6</td><td>0.0004%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1966</th><td>1,262</td><td>9</td><td>0.0006%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1967</th><td>1,123</td><td>13</td><td>0.0009%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1968</th><td>1,409</td><td>7</td><td>0.0005%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1969</th><td>1,374</td><td>8</td><td>0.0005%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1970</th><td>1,277</td><td>13</td><td>0.0008%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1971</th><td>1,253</td><td>14</td><td>0.0009%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1972</th><td>1,247</td><td>14</td><td>0.001%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1973</th><td>1,430</td><td>8</td><td>0.0006%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1974</th><td>1,133</td><td>19</td><td>0.0015%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1975</th><td>1,077</td><td>24</td><td>0.0019%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1976</th><td>1,188</td><td>19</td><td>0.0015%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1977</th><td>1,248</td><td>18</td><td>0.0013%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1978</th><td>1,203</td><td>20</td><td>0.0015%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1979</th><td>1,082</td><td>30</td><td>0.0021%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1980</th><td>1,309</td><td>19</td><td>0.0013%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1981</th><td>1,035</td><td>35</td><td>0.0024%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1982</th><td>1,071</td><td>33</td><td>0.0022%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1983</th><td>990</td><td>40</td><td>0.0027%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1984</th><td>1,040</td><td>34</td><td>0.0023%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1985</th><td>1,068</td><td>36</td><td>0.0024%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1986</th><td>1,103</td><td>33</td><td>0.0022%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1987</th><td>957</td><td>53</td><td>0.0035%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1988</th><td>1,083</td><td>43</td><td>0.0028%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1989</th><td>1,101</td><td>48</td><td>0.003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1990</th><td>1,135</td><td>48</td><td>0.0029%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1991</th><td>1,119</td><td>53</td><td>0.0033%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1992</th><td>1,077</td><td>60</td><td>0.0038%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1993</th><td>1,107</td><td>56</td><td>0.0036%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1994</th><td>1,191</td><td>46</td><td>0.003%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1995</th><td>1,048</td><td>68</td><td>0.0045%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1996</th><td>1,191</td><td>52</td><td>0.0035%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1997</th><td>1,130</td><td>63</td><td>0.0043%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1998</th><td>1,043</td><td>78</td><td>0.0052%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>1999</th><td>1,078</td><td>76</td><td>0.0051%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2000</th><td>1,171</td><td>67</td><td>0.0044%</td>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2001</th><td>1,120</td><td>76</td><td>0.005%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2002</th><td>1,110</td><td>81</td><td>0.0054%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2003</th><td>1,171</td><td>76</td><td>0.005%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2004</th><td>1,076</td><td>96</td><td>0.0063%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2005</th><td>1,103</td><td>96</td><td>0.0063%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2006</th><td>1,069</td><td>111</td><td>0.0071%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2007</th><td>1,026</td><td>127</td><td>0.008%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2008</th><td>1,048</td><td>122</td><td>0.0079%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2009</th><td>1,055</td><td>119</td><td>0.008%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2010</th><td>926</td><td>160</td><td>0.0111%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2011</th><td>1,014</td><td>127</td><td>0.0089%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2012</th><td>1,031</td><td>122</td><td>0.0086%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2013</th><td>908</td><td>166</td><td>0.0117%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2014</th><td>988</td><td>144</td><td>0.0099%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2015</th><td>887</td><td>180</td><td>0.0124%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2016</th><td>883</td><td>182</td><td>0.0126%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2017</th><td>833</td><td>199</td><td>0.0143%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2018</th><td>888</td><td>172</td><td>0.0125%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2019</th><td>876</td><td>181</td><td>0.0134%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2020</th><td>992</td><td>159</td><td>0.0125%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2021</th><td>960</td><td>185</td><td>0.0151%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2022</th><td>854</td><td>234</td><td>0.0177%</td></tr>
<tr><th scope=”row”>2023</th><td>860</td><td>226</td><td>0.0175%</td></tr>
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<p>Data via <a href=”https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/limits.html” target=”_blank”>SSA.gov</a>.</p>
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<h2>The Meaning and Origins of Shmuel</h2>
<p>Understanding the history of a name can add another layer of appreciation. <b>Shmuel</b> is a Hebrew name meaning “God has heard” or “His name is God.” This resonates deeply within Jewish tradition, often given in gratitude for a child received after prayer or longing. It is the name of a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible, Samuel, who played a crucial role in anointing the first kings of Israel. Considering this heritage, it’s a name associated with leadership, wisdom, and divine connection.</p>
<h2>Historical Trends and Recent Popularity</h2>
<p>Looking at the data, the name <b>Shmuel</b> has seen fluctuations in popularity over the decades. While it remained relatively uncommon in the early 20th century, with no recorded births under the name in the provided data from 1910-1952, it began to appear in the rankings in the mid-1950s. The name’s usage gradually increased, experiencing peaks and valleys throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.</p>
<p>In recent years, from 2010 onwards, <b>Shmuel</b> has maintained a steady presence in the rankings, generally hovering between the 800th and 1000th positions. Although the rank fluctuates, the number of births remains fairly consistent, suggesting a stable, if not dramatically increasing, popularity. In 2023, the name ranked at 860 with 226 births and 0.0175% of total births. This indicates a moderate level of usage, neither exceptionally rare nor exceedingly common.</p>
<h2>Cultural Significance and Modern Usage</h2>
<p>The name <b>Shmuel</b> is particularly prevalent within Jewish communities, where it carries strong religious and historical significance. However, its appeal extends beyond religious boundaries, with some parents choosing the name for its classic sound and meaningful etymology.</p>
<p>Choosing the name <b>Shmuel</b> for a child is a way of connecting to a rich heritage, invoking qualities of piety and attentiveness to divine guidance. It’s a name that honors tradition while remaining relevant and meaningful in the modern world. For parents seeking a name with depth, history, and a touch of spirituality, <b>Shmuel</b> remains a compelling option.</p>
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