How Many People Are Named Santana?
Complete statistics for the name Santana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Santana, a very rare male name, is held by just 12,963 people in the US, making up 1 in 25,458 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 69% of those named Santana being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 13,343 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Santana Through the Generations
Santana peaked in popularity in 2020 with 653 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average Santana is 22 years old, reflecting the name's strong association with younger generations. Of the 12,963 people named Santana in the US, 9,206 are under 30, indicating a recent surge in its adoption among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Santana's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Santana
How Many People Have the Name Santana?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 64,579 people in the United States currently share the name Santana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,132 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Santana a Common or Rare Name?
Santana is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Santana Mean?
Santana means "Spanish origin, meaning 'saint'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Santana in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.
When Was Santana Most Popular?
The name Santana reached peak popularity in 2020, with 653 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Santana?
Approximately 64,579 people named Santana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 64,579. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,132 Americans.
Is Santana a rare name?
Santana is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,132 Americans has this name.
What does the name Santana mean?
Santana means "Spanish origin, meaning 'saint'" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Santana more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Santana are male and 44% are female.
When was Santana most popular?
Santana peaked in 2020 with 653 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.