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The origins of Samuel can trace back to the Old Testament of the Bible. It is derived from Hebrew phrasing. From that point, Christians adopted it, and it became a common name in the Protestant Reformation. The name Samuel is very popular. It is used by almost every culture that has had exposure to the Old or New Testaments of the Bible. That goes for Western culture exposure as well.samuelz It can be found in England, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Poland, and the Czech Republic, among other countries. In Black communities, especially in the United States, the name Samuel is commonly used. Along with that, it is a favorite within Jewish communities as well. According to Social Security Administration data, Samuel has been one of the most popular boy names of the last century, rising steadily in popularity since 2000. It has remained in the top 30 since 2000 and has yet to break the top 20 in the last two decades. However, it is the 24th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com. According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Samuel was at its peak popularity from October 6t-12th, 2019. Samuel has been in use since biblical times and first became popular with Samuel, one of the Bible's greatest Israelite judges and prophets. Although its popularity has varied within the past five years, it is still one of the most popular boy names. Its popularity may be due in part to celebs like Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Smith, and Sammy Sosa. Samuel was derived from the Hebrew name Shemu’el, meaning “told by God.” In the Old Testament, Samuel was one of the great judges and prophets of the Israelites, destined for a holy life from birth. He established the Hebrew monarchy, anointing both Saul and David as kings. Samuel has long been a popular biblical classic and is still a highly popular choice for boys. Its continued use is somewhat propelled by the likability of the friendly nickname Sam, which returned to favor along with fellow former cigar-chomping movie moguls Max and Jake. Sam is now often used on its own, for girls as well as boys. High-profile celebs who have chosen Samuel for their sons include Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, Jack Black, and Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber.