Santino

Santino is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “little saint.” In 2024 it was given to 908 boys in the United States.

Santino at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“little saint”

About the name Santino

Santino belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “little saint” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Santino first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #362 in 2024, and in 2024 908 babies received the name — 12,683 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Santino in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#362 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Santino in 2024
908
Total since 1880
12,683

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Santino mean?

Santino means “little saint” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Santino a boy or girl name?

Santino is a boy name. In 2024, 908 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Santino?

Santino comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Santino?

Santino first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #362 in 2024, and 908 babies were given the name in 2024.

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