Santos
girl nameSantos entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #736 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#736
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #963 |
| 1890s | #1282 |
| 1900s | #1135 |
| 1910s | #1125 |
| 1920s | #908 |
| 1930s | #1177 |
| 1940s | #1265 |
| 1950s | #2284 |
| 1960s | #3922 |
| 1970s | #4474 |
| 1980s | #6630 |
| 1990s | #8962 |
| 2000s | #14682 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Santos are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Santos alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Santos in 2025?
- Santos is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Santos most popular?
- Santos peaked in 1924, reaching #736 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Santos with classmates?
- Santos will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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