Santana
How to say it: san-TAN-uh · /sænˈtænə/
Spanish surname/place name from Santa Ana (Saint Anne); also widely associated with musician Carlos Santana.
Santana was the 787th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 377 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #884 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #787 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 377 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,794 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #884 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum carried Santana to its finest stretch in the 2020s. From this peak, a gentle retreat is foreseen.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a strong undercurrent. Sierra matches its rhythmic sweep.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Santana is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Santana
- Santana Garrett (born 1988)American professional wrestler, valet and model
- Santana Moss (born 1979)American football player, wide receiver
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