Santiago

Santiago is a Spanish boy's name. Spanish form of Saint James, derived from Hebrew. Has strong cultural connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

How popular is Santiago in the United States?

In 2024, 7,407 boys in the United States were named Santiago, making it the 29th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 116th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Santiago go back to 1880, and 96,363 babies have been given the name since.

What Santiago means and where it comes from

Spanish form of Saint James, derived from Hebrew. Has strong cultural connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Santiago is of Spanish origin, described as cultural in style.

Is Santiago a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7,407 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Santiago

  • Santi

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Santiago

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Santiago mean?

Spanish form of Saint James, derived from Hebrew. Has strong cultural connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Where does the name Santiago come from?

Santiago is of Spanish origin, and is usually described as cultural in style.

How popular is Santiago in the United States?

In 2024, 7,407 boys in the United States were named Santiago, making it the 29th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Santiago a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 7,407 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Santiago?

Santi is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Santiago.

Lists Santiago appears on

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