Spanish · boy

Santiago

A warm name climbing in the U.S. right now.

Rank 2024

#29

Trend

rising

Band

common

Styles

classic · modern

Meaning

Saint James, the supplanter

Santiago is a common boy name with Spanish roots. In 2024, 7,407 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #29 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans classic, modern, regal — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

classicmodernregal

About Spanish names

Spanish names blend Latin bones with centuries of devotion — many of the most beloved, like Dolores, Guadalupe, and Consuelo, began as titles of the Virgin Mary. Vowel-rich endings give them warmth and music, and family custom often honors grandparents or saints. From Mateo to Lucia, they tend to sound expressive and openhearted, and they thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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