Santos Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAHN-tos / /ˈsæntoʊs/Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: 'saint'; Portuguese: 'holy'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Santos is derived from the Latin word 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. It is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often as a surname or given name. The name is associated with various saints in Christianity, reflecting its religious significance. In some cultures, it is also used to honor a child's baptism or dedication.
Trend Summary
The name Santos has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Santo
International Variants
- Santos (Spanish)
- Santos (Portuguese)
Famous people named Santos
Santos Laguna: A Mexican professional football club known for its success in Liga MX.
Santos Dumont: A Brazilian aviation pioneer credited with developing early aircraft.
Santos Borré: A Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Fictional characters named Santos
Santos (Fast & Furious franchise): A character who is part of the crew in the action film series.
Santos (The Last of Us): A character in the video game series who plays a role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Santos was first seen in the United States in 1880. Santos has ranked as high as #1066 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Santos has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Santos (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 67 | |
| TX | 63 | |
| AZ | 16 | |
| IL | 13 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| WA | 8 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| AL | 5 | |
| NV | 5 | |
| AR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1909 | 18 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 35 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 47 |
| 1917 | 62 |
| 1918 | 64 |
| 1919 | 75 |
| 1920 | 88 |
| 1921 | 98 |
| 1922 | 93 |
| 1923 | 106 |
| 1924 | 111 |
| 1925 | 125 |
| 1926 | 96 |
| 1927 | 126 |
| 1928 | 112 |
| 1929 | 92 |
| 1930 | 97 |
| 1931 | 86 |
| 1932 | 99 |
| 1933 | 88 |
| 1934 | 81 |
| 1935 | 77 |
| 1936 | 60 |
| 1937 | 81 |
| 1938 | 89 |
| 1939 | 85 |
| 1940 | 80 |
| 1941 | 83 |
| 1942 | 103 |
| 1943 | 88 |
| 1944 | 128 |
| 1945 | 122 |
| 1946 | 117 |
| 1947 | 154 |
| 1948 | 123 |
| 1949 | 139 |
| 1950 | 124 |
| 1951 | 134 |
| 1952 | 100 |
| 1953 | 123 |
| 1954 | 160 |
| 1955 | 122 |
| 1956 | 136 |
| 1957 | 149 |
| 1958 | 144 |
| 1959 | 159 |
| 1960 | 142 |
| 1961 | 152 |
| 1962 | 165 |
| 1963 | 149 |
| 1964 | 158 |
| 1965 | 140 |
| 1966 | 143 |
| 1967 | 159 |
| 1968 | 156 |
| 1969 | 162 |
| 1970 | 174 |
| 1971 | 186 |
| 1972 | 159 |
| 1973 | 173 |
| 1974 | 172 |
| 1975 | 190 |
| 1976 | 172 |
| 1977 | 178 |
| 1978 | 172 |
| 1979 | 172 |
| 1980 | 221 |
| 1981 | 226 |
| 1982 | 180 |
| 1983 | 199 |
| 1984 | 162 |
| 1985 | 176 |
| 1986 | 185 |
| 1987 | 178 |
| 1988 | 157 |
| 1989 | 172 |
| 1990 | 186 |
| 1991 | 215 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 223 |
| 1994 | 209 |
| 1995 | 233 |
| 1996 | 221 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 227 |
| 1999 | 238 |
| 2000 | 227 |
| 2001 | 246 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 277 |
| 2004 | 236 |
| 2005 | 259 |
| 2006 | 302 |
| 2007 | 273 |
| 2008 | 294 |
| 2009 | 254 |
| 2010 | 240 |
| 2011 | 230 |
| 2012 | 212 |
| 2013 | 242 |
| 2014 | 237 |
| 2015 | 236 |
| 2016 | 215 |
| 2017 | 208 |
| 2018 | 205 |
| 2019 | 220 |
| 2020 | 243 |
| 2021 | 273 |
| 2022 | 277 |
| 2023 | 314 |
| 2024 | 297 |