Santo
Boy name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningsaint, holy · Italian
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #570 in 1915
31 babies were named Santo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 692 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1907–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Santo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Santo, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Santo would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySanto first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1915, when it ranked #570. Today it's #3,583, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSanto has climbed 692 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Italian, Santo means “saint, holy”. Our records link it to Italian, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Santo
Santo is a boy name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “saint, holy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nto”. US birth records list Santo for boys from 1907 to 2025, in 119 of those 119 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #570 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 45 | 22,455 boys |
| 1910s | 88 | 11,373 boys |
| 1920s | 87 | 11,559 boys |
| 1930s | 61 | 16,437 boys |
| 1940s | 28 | 35,323 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 51,046 boys |
| 1960s | 23 | 44,053 boys |
| 1970s | 22 | 46,253 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 75,188 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 83,195 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,574 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,655 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,046 boys |
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- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
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- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Santo
What does the name Santo mean?
Santo means “saint, holy” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Santo?
Santo has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Santo a boy or girl name?
Santo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Santo?
Santo ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1915 (#570).