Declining since 1990, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Sanchez since 1960
Babies named Sanchez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 252 |
| 1990s | 231 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Sanchez, a surname turned given name, has a distinctly Hispanic heritage. In the United States, its use as a first name has been rare. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded as a given name in 1960. It reached its peak rank in 1990 at 9714th, with a 1-in-244011 rate. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, consistent with the decline in popularity of many surname-style names. Unlike some classic surnames, Sanchez has no strong association with any particular U.S. state as a first name. Its usage reflects broader naming patterns where family surnames are adopted as first names, especially within communities valuing cultural lineage.
Sanchez is a patronymic Spanish surname meaning 'son of Sancho'. Sancho derives from the Latin name Sanctius, related to 'sanctus' meaning 'holy' or 'saintly'. As a given name in the United States, it is most often used in Hispanic families, reflecting the common surname. Its use as a first name, while rare, follows the trend of using surnames as given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chito, Chuy, Sancho
Variants: Sanches, Sánchez
Sibling names for Sanchez
Names that share Sanchez's style, for a brother or sister.
