Sancho
boy nameSancho entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #4164 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#4164
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4835 |
| 1980s | #6385 |
| 1990s | #8468 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sancho are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sancho alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sancho in 2025?
- Sancho is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sancho most popular?
- Sancho peaked in 1977, reaching #4164 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sancho with classmates?
- Sancho will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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