Santo

Santo is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Santo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Santo

Santo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Santo first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #571 in 1915, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 4,844 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Santo in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#571 in 1915
Peak year
1925
Babies named Santo in 2024
37
Total since 1880
4,844

Santo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#4632 in 2014
Babies named Santo in 2021
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Santo mean?

The meaning of Santo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Santo a boy or girl name?

Santo is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Santo?

Santo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Santo?

Santo first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #571 in 1915, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].