Samuel, often shortened to Samul, is of Hebrew origin and means "name of God." It was borne by the Old Testament prophet Samuel, who played a crucial role in establishing the kingship of Israel. In the New Testament, it's also the name of one of Jesus' disciples. Throughout history, numerous notable figures have carried this name, including philosopher Samuel Johnson, inventor Samuel Morse, and poet Samuel Beckett. In popular culture, Samul has been immortalized through characters like Samuel "Sam" Wheat from the movie "The Usual Suspects," and Samuel "Sam" Winchester from the television series "Supernatural." The variant spelling Samul is less common but shares the same rich heritage and history as its more traditional counterpart.
Here are some observations about the name Samul's annual birth statistics:
* The name appeared to be quite popular between 1915 and 1928, with years showing higher than average birth numbers (between 8 to 13 births per year).
* There was a notable peak in popularity in 1925 and 1926, with 13 births each year.
* After 1928, the popularity of the name Samul seemed to decline, with most years showing fewer than 10 births.
* The name's popularity fluctuated significantly over time. For instance, in 1882 and from 1947 onwards, there were only 5 births each year.
* Overall, despite the fluctuations, the name Samul was used for a total of 226 babies across these years.