Santo

Boy name

Santo has been given to 4,876 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It peaked in 1925.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,876

Peak year

1925 (116 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1907

10-year trend

▲ +343%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Santosboy

21,573 babies since 1880

Santagirl

4,410 babies since 1896

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Alfordboy

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Enricoboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Santo?

Santo has been given to 4,876 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Santo peak?

Santo peaked in 1925, when 116 babies were given the name.

Is Santo a girl or boy name?

Santo is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Santo are boys).

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