Santino Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsan-TEE-no / /sænˈtiːnoʊ/Italian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: 'little saint'; Latin: 'sacred'
Historical & Cultural Background
Santino is derived from the Italian word 'santo', meaning 'saint'. It has been used in Italy as a diminutive form of the name Santo. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly among Italian communities. It is often associated with religious connotations due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Santino has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sante
- Santino
International Variants
- Santino (Spanish)
- Santino (Portuguese)
- Santino (Italian)
Famous people named Santino
Santino Fontana is an American actor known for his roles in Broadway productions and television.
Santino Rice is a fashion designer and television personality, recognized for his work on 'Project Runway'.
Santino Marella is a retired Italian professional wrestler who gained fame in WWE.
Santino Ferrucci is an American racing driver known for competing in various motorsport series.
Fictional characters named Santino
Santino D'Antonio is a character in the 'John Wick' film series, known for being a powerful crime lord.
Santino is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', serving as a minor character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Santino was first seen in the United States in 1913. Santino has ranked as high as #613 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Santino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Santino (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 205 | |
| NY | 98 | |
| TX | 77 | |
| IL | 63 | |
| PA | 58 | |
| OH | 34 | |
| FL | 32 | |
| AZ | 25 | |
| MI | 23 | |
| WA | 21 | |
| MA | 20 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| CT | 12 | |
| WI | 11 | |
| NV | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 41 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1975 | 67 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1984 | 77 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 53 |
| 1987 | 51 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1992 | 98 |
| 1993 | 82 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 108 |
| 1997 | 120 |
| 1998 | 121 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 142 |
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 178 |
| 2003 | 201 |
| 2004 | 239 |
| 2005 | 234 |
| 2006 | 329 |
| 2007 | 330 |
| 2008 | 371 |
| 2009 | 353 |
| 2010 | 367 |
| 2011 | 358 |
| 2012 | 402 |
| 2013 | 386 |
| 2014 | 416 |
| 2015 | 448 |
| 2016 | 439 |
| 2017 | 447 |
| 2018 | 539 |
| 2019 | 592 |
| 2020 | 671 |
| 2021 | 737 |
| 2022 | 678 |
| 2023 | 757 |
| 2024 | 908 |