Declining since 2020, #855 for boys today.
Popularity of Santana since 1910
Babies named Santana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 66 |
| 1930s | 0 | 40 |
| 1940s | 5 | 34 |
| 1950s | 0 | 46 |
| 1960s | 0 | 63 |
| 1970s | 116 | 304 |
| 1980s | 1,601 | 290 |
| 1990s | 1,577 | 652 |
| 2000s | 923 | 1,479 |
| 2010s | 972 | 2,398 |
| 2020s | 742 | 2,396 |
Meaning & origin
Santana entered U.S. birth records in 1915, but its modern popularity surged after the 1960s, coinciding with Carlos Santana's rise. The name reached its peak rank of 855th in 2020, and as of 2025, 1 in every 5,993 newborns is named Santana. Its popularity has been falling slightly since 2020. Santana is most common in western states like Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada. While it retains a strong Hispanic cultural connection, it is widely used across diverse communities as a melodic, unisex option.
Santana is a Spanish surname derived from the place name Santa Ana (Saint Anne), often combined as 'Santana' in honor of the saint. It emerged as a given name in the United States in the early 20th century, likely influenced by the prominence of the Carlos Santana musical group in the 1960s and 1970s.
Where Santana is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Santana” around the world
Where Santana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sant, Santy, Tana
Variants: Santa Ana
Sibling names for Santana
Names that share Santana's style, for a brother or sister.
