Santiago Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsahn-tee-AH-go / /sæn.tiˈɑː.ɡoʊ/Spanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: Saint James; Latin: supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
Santiago is a traditional Spanish name derived from the Latin 'Sanctus Iacobus', meaning Saint James. It is commonly associated with the patron saint of Spain, Saint James the Greater, who is celebrated in various cultural and religious contexts. The name has historical significance in Spanish-speaking countries and is often linked to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Santiago is also a popular city name in various Latin American countries.
Trend Summary
Santiago has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Santi
- Tiago
International Variants
- Santiago (Spanish)
- Santi (Italian)
- Tiago (Portuguese)
Famous people named Santiago
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect known for his innovative bridge designs and buildings.
Santiago Segura is a Spanish filmmaker and actor, famous for his work in the 'Torrente' film series.
Santiago de Compostela is a historical figure, the city named after Saint James, a significant pilgrimage site.
Santiago Nasar is a fictional character from Gabriel García Márquez's novel 'Chronicle of a Death Foretold'.
Fictional characters named Santiago
Santiago is a character in Paulo Coelho's novel 'The Alchemist', representing the journey of self-discovery.
Santiago is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life', who plays a role in the story of love and tradition.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Santiago was first seen in the United States in 1880. Santiago has ranked as high as #40 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Santiago has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Santiago (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 2,002 | |
TX | 1,720 | |
IL | 356 | |
FL | 328 | |
AZ | 327 | |
GA | 204 | |
NY | 196 | |
NC | 183 | |
WA | 164 | |
NV | 120 | |
VA | 113 | |
IN | 96 | |
TN | 91 | |
OR | 86 | |
UT | 84 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 10 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 8 |
1885 | 12 |
1886 | 5 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 8 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 8 |
1893 | 8 |
1894 | 6 |
1895 | 13 |
1898 | 11 |
1900 | 12 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 12 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 14 |
1909 | 22 |
1910 | 28 |
1911 | 16 |
1912 | 32 |
1913 | 43 |
1914 | 53 |
1915 | 61 |
1916 | 53 |
1917 | 49 |
1918 | 59 |
1919 | 82 |
1920 | 80 |
1921 | 94 |
1922 | 91 |
1923 | 105 |
1924 | 121 |
1925 | 104 |
1926 | 86 |
1927 | 114 |
1928 | 141 |
1929 | 114 |
1930 | 118 |
1931 | 102 |
1932 | 90 |
1933 | 90 |
1934 | 94 |
1935 | 86 |
1936 | 93 |
1937 | 82 |
1938 | 96 |
1939 | 84 |
1940 | 70 |
1941 | 91 |
1942 | 109 |
1943 | 100 |
1944 | 109 |
1945 | 132 |
1946 | 132 |
1947 | 108 |
1948 | 127 |
1949 | 133 |
1950 | 132 |
1951 | 146 |
1952 | 134 |
1953 | 122 |
1954 | 125 |
1955 | 115 |
1956 | 152 |
1957 | 124 |
1958 | 150 |
1959 | 129 |
1960 | 158 |
1961 | 148 |
1962 | 120 |
1963 | 148 |
1964 | 148 |
1965 | 147 |
1966 | 137 |
1967 | 145 |
1968 | 153 |
1969 | 159 |
1970 | 191 |
1971 | 193 |
1972 | 178 |
1973 | 188 |
1974 | 207 |
1975 | 206 |
1976 | 228 |
1977 | 236 |
1978 | 215 |
1979 | 242 |
1980 | 252 |
1981 | 281 |
1982 | 272 |
1983 | 237 |
1984 | 270 |
1985 | 266 |
1986 | 224 |
1987 | 257 |
1988 | 245 |
1989 | 323 |
1990 | 324 |
1991 | 364 |
1992 | 386 |
1993 | 376 |
1994 | 391 |
1995 | 427 |
1996 | 407 |
1997 | 498 |
1998 | 509 |
1999 | 600 |
2000 | 739 |
2001 | 803 |
2002 | 863 |
2003 | 928 |
2004 | 1,089 |
2005 | 1,205 |
2006 | 1,552 |
2007 | 1,968 |
2008 | 2,340 |
2009 | 3,126 |
2010 | 3,012 |
2011 | 3,070 |
2012 | 3,050 |
2013 | 3,032 |
2014 | 3,426 |
2015 | 3,219 |
2016 | 3,719 |
2017 | 4,203 |
2018 | 4,669 |
2019 | 5,047 |
2020 | 4,687 |
2021 | 5,073 |
2022 | 6,033 |
2023 | 6,353 |
2024 | 7,407 |