Santiago
Every Santiago since 1880 — 103,965 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Santiago
Santiago is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #26 in 2025 with 7,554 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 103,965 American babies have been named Santiago. Its peak came in 2025, when 7,560 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Santiago stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Santiago year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,642 | 7,554 | #26 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7,434 | #29 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,231 | 6,358 | #45 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6,036 | #49 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,970 | 5,076 | #63 |
| 2020 | — | — | 4,687 | #71 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,530 | 5,047 | #70 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,714 | 4,670 | #82 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,614 | 4,204 | #93 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,794 | 3,719 | #106 |
| 2015 | — | — | 3,219 | #127 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,754 | 3,426 | #117 |
| 2013 | — | — | 3,032 | #126 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,718 | 3,050 | #122 |
| 2011 | — | — | 3,070 | #131 |
| 2010 | — | — | 3,012 | #134 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,879 | 3,126 | #130 |
| 2008 | — | — | 2,340 | #171 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,968 | #200 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,552 | #232 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,205 | #278 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,089 | #292 |
| 2003 | — | — | 928 | #319 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,360 | 863 | #322 |
| 2001 | — | — | 803 | #342 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,094 | 739 | #359 |
| 1995 | — | — | 427 | #498 |
| 1990 | — | — | 324 | #565 |
| 1985 | — | — | 266 | #535 |
| 1980 | — | — | 252 | #538 |
| 1975 | — | — | 206 | #563 |
| 1970 | — | — | 191 | #587 |
| 1965 | — | — | 147 | #627 |
| 1960 | — | — | 158 | #620 |
| 1955 | — | — | 115 | #689 |
| 1950 | — | — | 132 | #593 |
| 1945 | — | — | 132 | #523 |
| 1940 | — | — | 70 | #737 |
| 1935 | — | — | 86 | #638 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,148 | 117 | #557 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,657 | 104 | #616 |
| 1920 | — | — | 80 | #731 |
| 1915 | — | — | 61 | #772 |
| 1910 | — | — | 28 | #545 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,213 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #779 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #603 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #729 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #573 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #558 |
Famous people named Santiago
- Santiago Bernabéu Yeste Soccer player · 1895–1978
- Santiago Ramón y Cajal Physician · 1852–1934
- Santiago Calatrava Architect · b. 1951
- Santiago Carrillo Politician · 1915–2012
- Santiago Rusiñol Painter · 1861–1931
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Santiago in 2025?
Santiago ranked #26 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7,554 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Santiago?
103,965 babies have been named Santiago in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Santiago most popular?
Santiago peaked in 2025, when 7,560 newborns received the name.
Is Santiago a boy or girl name?
Santiago is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Santiago rising or falling?
Santiago is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Santiago?
Well-known people named Santiago include Santiago Bernabéu Yeste (soccer player), Santiago Ramón y Cajal (physician), Santiago Calatrava (architect).