Santos
boy name#763 in 2025Santos entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #523 in 1906, ranks #763 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#763
rank today
#523
peak (1906)
337
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #970 |
| 1890s | #1062 |
| 1900s | #711 |
| 1910s | #915 |
| 1920s | #618 |
| 1930s | #656 |
| 1940s | #604 |
| 1950s | #634 |
| 1960s | #623 |
| 1970s | #620 |
| 1980s | #658 |
| 1990s | #716 |
| 2000s | #751 |
| 2010s | #934 |
| 2020s | #838 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Santos has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Santos are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Santos alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 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 ranks #763 among US boy names in 2025, with 337 babies given the name.
- When was the name Santos most popular?
- Santos peaked in 1906, reaching #523 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Santos with classmates?
- Santos will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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