Santana
boy name#855 in 2025Santana entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #542 in 2020, ranks #855 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#855
rank today
#542
peak (2020)
285
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3769 |
| 1920s | #3391 |
| 1930s | #3152 |
| 1940s | #3025 |
| 1950s | #3386 |
| 1960s | #3663 |
| 1970s | #1743 |
| 1980s | #2046 |
| 1990s | #1623 |
| 2000s | #1137 |
| 2010s | #938 |
| 2020s | #691 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Santana has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 7,500 people named Santana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Santana is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Santana in 2025?
- Santana ranks #855 among US boy names in 2025, with 285 babies given the name.
- When was the name Santana most popular?
- Santana peaked in 2020, reaching #542 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Santana with classmates?
- Santana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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