Santonio
Every Santonio since 1966 — 950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Santonio
Santonio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,587 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 950 American babies have been named Santonio. Its peak came in 2009, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Santonio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Santonio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,587 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,739 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,830 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,682 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,711 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,995 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,279 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,912 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,381 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,028 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,947 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,106 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,683 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,884 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,651 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,029 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,872 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,593 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,527 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,079 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,496 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,345 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,850 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,532 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,467 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,422 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,692 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,074 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Santonio in 2025?
Santonio ranked #7,587 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Santonio?
950 babies have been named Santonio in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Santonio most popular?
Santonio peaked in 2009, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Santonio a boy or girl name?
Santonio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Santonio rising or falling?
Santonio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.