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How Many People Are Named Santiago?
Estimated people named Santiago living in the U.S. today
91,440
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 96,363
- Peak year: 2024 (7,407 births)
- Estimated living today: 91,440
Santiago by age group — who carries the name today?
Santiago popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Santiago
Santiago has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 96,363 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 91,440 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,738 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Santiagos you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Santiago in the US?
An estimated 91,440 people named Santiago are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Santiago rare — about 1 in 3,738 Americans.
Is Santiago a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Santiago is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Santiago most popular?
Santiago peaked in 2024, when 7,407 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Santiago?
Santiago ranks #581 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).