Sanchez
Sanchez is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Son of Sancho (which means sacred or holy).
Origin and history
Sanchez originated as a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Sancho'. While predominantly used as a family name, it occasionally appears as a given name in the United States. It remains a rare choice for a first name in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
983 babies in the United States have been named Sanchez since 1880. It ranks #3699 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- GA (86.2 %)
- NC (11.3 %)
- MO (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 231 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Fun facts
- Sanchez follows the trend of transferring traditional surnames into given name usage in the U.S.
- The root name Sancho derives from the Latin Sanctius, meaning sacred or holy.