Santa
Meaningsaint, holy · Italian
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #723 in 1915
13 babies were named Santa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,365 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1896–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Santa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Santa, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Santa would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySanta first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1915, when it ranked #723. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSanta is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendSanta has climbed 2,365 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Italian, Santa means “saint, holy”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Santa
Santa is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “saint, holy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nta”. US birth records list Santa for girls from 1896 to 2025, in 126 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #723 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 78,585 girls |
| 1900s | 29 | 34,662 girls |
| 1910s | 66 | 15,214 girls |
| 1920s | 61 | 16,300 girls |
| 1930s | 42 | 23,563 girls |
| 1940s | 26 | 37,864 girls |
| 1950s | 25 | 40,128 girls |
| 1960s | 25 | 40,274 girls |
| 1970s | 28 | 35,186 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,767 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,403 girls |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 163,934 girls |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 180,505 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,291 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.1 | 324,074 boys |
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,347,826 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Santa
What does the name Santa mean?
Santa means “saint, holy” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Santa?
Santa has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Santa a boy or girl name?
Santa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Santa?
Santa ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1915 (#723).