Santiago
boy name#26 in 2025Santiago entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #26 in 2025, ranks #26 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#26
rank today
#26
peak (2025)
7,554
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #651 |
| 1890s | #741 |
| 1900s | #742 |
| 1910s | #762 |
| 1920s | #621 |
| 1930s | #613 |
| 1940s | #612 |
| 1950s | #634 |
| 1960s | #637 |
| 1970s | #568 |
| 1980s | #544 |
| 1990s | #495 |
| 2000s | #264 |
| 2010s | #111 |
| 2020s | #47 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Santiago has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 99,000 people named Santiago are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Santiago is a kid of about 9 — 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 Santiago in 2025?
- Santiago ranks #26 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,554 babies given the name.
- When was the name Santiago most popular?
- Santiago peaked in 2025, reaching #26 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Santiago with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Santiago.
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