Santos
How to say it: SAHN-tohs · /ˈsɑntoʊs/
Spanish word-name meaning 'saints', from Latin 'sanctus' (holy); a devotional name referring to All Saints.
Santos was the 714th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 337 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #575 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 | #714 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 337 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,837 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #575 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now is the moment for Santos, with the 2020s marking its strongest era. At its peak, it appears poised to climb further.
What goes with it
Warm and breathy across two syllables, Santos sounds open and resonant. Salvador and Cruz pair naturally in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Santos is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Santos
- Santos Abril y Castelló (born 1935)Catholic cardinal
- Santos Iriarte (1902–1968)Uruguayan footballer
- Santos Urdinarán (1900–1979)Uruguayan footballer
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