Santa
girl name#7885 in 2025Santa entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #723 in 1915, ranks #7885 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
#7885
rank today
#723
peak (1915)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1405 |
| 1900s | #1338 |
| 1910s | #839 |
| 1920s | #863 |
| 1930s | #1069 |
| 1940s | #1376 |
| 1950s | #1483 |
| 1960s | #1729 |
| 1970s | #2021 |
| 1980s | #3368 |
| 1990s | #4754 |
| 2000s | #9979 |
| 2010s | #10577 |
| 2020s | #9371 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Santa has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Santa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Santa alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Santa in 2025?
- Santa ranks #7885 among US girl names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Santa most popular?
- Santa peaked in 1915, reaching #723 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Santa with classmates?
- Santa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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