Santiago
Peaked at #29 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Santiago has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Santiago — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#5148
in 1930
Last ranked
#13223
in 2023
Years tracked
19
1925–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1925, Santiago reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #5148 nationally with 5 babies given the name that year.
Santiago hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #13223.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #13,223 | 7 |
| 2021 | #14,962 | 6 |
| 2019 | #8,529 | 13 |
| 2018 | #17,709 | 5 |
| 2017 | #15,611 | 6 |
| 2016 | #8,792 | 13 |
| 2014 | #18,753 | 5 |
| 2012 | #14,718 | 7 |
Santiago — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#29
in 2024
Current rank
#29
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Santiago reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #29 nationally with 7,407 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #116 (2014) to #29 (2024) — a 75% improvement.
As of 2024, Santiago ranks #29 nationally for boys, with 7,407 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #29 | 7,407 |
| 2023 | #45 | 6,353 |
| 2022 | #49 | 6,033 |
| 2021 | #63 | 5,073 |
| 2020 | #71 | 4,687 |
| 2019 | #70 | 5,047 |
| 2018 | #82 | 4,669 |
| 2017 | #93 | 4,203 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Santiago most popular?
Santiago was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #29 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Santiago becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Santiago?
At least 96,363 babies have been recorded with the name Santiago in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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