Santana
Santana is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Saint Anne.
Origin and history
Santana originated as a Spanish surname derived from a contraction of Santa Ana (Saint Anne). It gained popularity as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its usage is influenced both by traditional Hispanic naming heritage and modern surname-as-given-name trends.
Popularity in the United States
7,785 babies in the United States have been named Santana since 1880. It ranks #1373 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #658.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.7 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 40 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 304 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 652 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,479 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,398 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,396 |
Famous people named Santana
- Santana Moss: American football player
Fun facts
- The name evolved from the medieval Spanish contraction of 'Santa' and 'Ana'.
- The name has seen significant usage growth in the U.S. in recent years as a masculine given name.