San

Unisex

San has been given to 2,502 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1950.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,502

Peak year

1950 (74 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

Gender split

75% girls / 25% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from San — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Seanboy

426,606 babies since 1925

Ianboy

258,479 babies since 1912

Samboy

128,810 babies since 1880

Danboy

107,130 babies since 1880

Janunisex

76,934 babies since 1902

Vanboy

31,194 babies since 1880

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Gaylenegirl

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Glyndagirl

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Dorettagirl

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Phylissgirl

2,406 babies since 1909

Rayegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name San?

San has been given to 2,502 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name San peak?

San peaked in 1950, when 74 babies were given the name.

Is San a girl or boy name?

San is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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