Santi
How to say it: SAHN-tee · /ˈsɑnti/
Spanish short form of Santiago meaning 'Saint James' - from Latin Sanctus 'holy' + Iacobus, affectionate and sporty.
Santi was the 1,002nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 191 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 12-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #443 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,002 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 191 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,357 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×12 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #443 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent decades, Santi is enjoying its best period in the 2020s. Still at its peak, the ascent is likely to go on.
What goes with it
Light and crisp with a breathy finish. Nico reflects the same sporty ease.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Santi is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Santi
- Santi Cazorla (born 1984)Spanish association football player
- Santi di Tito (1536–1602)Italian painter
- Santi Millán (born 1968)Spanish actor
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