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Sanchez

Boy name

Sanchez has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 1989. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Sanchez.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,000

Peak year

1989 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -30%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sanchez.

FAQ

How popular is the name Sanchez?

Sanchez has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sanchez peak?

Sanchez peaked in 1989, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Sanchez a girl or boy name?

Sanchez is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Sanchez are boys).

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