Santeria
girl nameSanteria entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #10386 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#10386
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #10452 |
| 1990s | #12304 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Santeria are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Santeria alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Santeria in 2025?
- Santeria is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Santeria most popular?
- Santeria peaked in 1988, reaching #10386 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Santeria with classmates?
- Santeria will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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