Rising since 2006, #1,118 for boys today.
Popularity of Santi since 1914
Babies named Santi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 184 |
| 2020s | 715 |
Meaning & origin
Santi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, but remained rare for decades. Since 2006, its popularity has steadily risen, reaching its peak in 2025 with a rank of 1,118 and a rate of 1 in 8,943 boys. The name is most prevalent in Nevada, Oregon, and Maryland. Santi is often chosen as a nickname for Santiago but has become a standalone given name, reflecting a trend toward short, international names. Its rise aligns with the growing appreciation for Spanish and Italian heritage names in the United States.
Santi is most commonly a diminutive of the Spanish name Santiago, which derives from the Latin Sanctus Iacobus meaning 'Saint James.' In Italian, Santi can be a plural form of Santo, meaning 'saints.' As an independent given name, Santi has been used in Spanish-speaking and Italian-speaking countries, and has gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking regions since the early 2000s.
Where Santi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Santi” around the world
Where Santi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sant
Sibling names for Santi
Names that share Santi's style, for a brother or sister.
