Santiago
Santiago first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 7,554 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7,554.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Santiago popular?
Near its peak Santiago is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 37,145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36,449 | |
| 2000s | 14,613 | |
| 1990s | 4,283 | |
| 1980s | 2,627 | |
| 1970s | 2,083 | |
| 1960s | 1,464 | |
| 1950s | 1,330 | |
| 1940s | 1,111 | |
| 1930s | 935 | |
| 1920s | 1,050 | |
| 1910s | 476 | |
| 1900s | 123 | |
| 1890s | 62 | |
| 1880s | 77 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Santiago mean?
A contraction of 'Sant Yago' — Saint James. Yago (also Iago) is the old Spanish form of Jacobo/James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob). The name honors Santiago the Apostle, patron saint of Spain, whose shrine is at Santiago de Compostela.
Nicknames for Santiago
- Santi
- Yago
Variants & spellings
- Santíago
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santiago mean?
Santiago means Saint James. A contraction of 'Sant Yago' — Saint James. Yago (also Iago) is the old Spanish form of Jacobo/James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob). The name honors Santiago the Apostle, patron saint of Spain, whose shrine is at Santiago de Compostela.
What is the origin of the name Santiago?
Santiago is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Santiago?
Santiago is pronounced “san-tee-AH-go.”
Is Santiago a boy or a girl name?
Santiago is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Santiago a popular name right now?
Santiago is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Santiago?
In 2025, Santiago ranked #26 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Santiago most popular?
Santiago was most popular in 2025, when about 7,554 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Santiago?
Common nicknames for Santiago include Santi, Yago.
What names are similar to Santiago?
Names similar to Santiago include Diego, Thiago, Sebastián, Alejandro, Gael.
What names go well with Santiago?
spanish names that pair well with Santiago include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.