Santi
Santi is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Saint James.
Origin and history
Santi originated as a common Spanish nickname for Santiago, which derives from Saint James (Santo Iago). In recent years, it has gained traction in the United States as an independent given name. Its usage has increased significantly in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
1,002 babies in the United States have been named Santi since 1880. It ranks #3680 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1257.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.2 %)
- TX (25.2 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 715 |
Fun facts
- While historically used strictly as a pet name for Santiago, Santi has increasingly appeared as a official birth name in the U.S.
- The root name Santiago traces back to the Latin Sanctus Iacobus, honoring Saint James the Greater.