Santiago
Santiago is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Saint James.
Origin and history
Santiago is a traditional Spanish name derived from the combination of 'San' (saint) and 'Yago' (an old Spanish form of James). It carries historical and geographical significance, notably associated with Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. In the U.S., it has risen rapidly in popularity over recent decades and is now a well-established top-50 name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
103,828 babies in the United States have been named Santiago since 1880. It ranks #310 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #47.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.2 %)
- CA (26.3 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 77 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 123 |
| 1910-1920 | 476 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,050 |
| 1930-1940 | 935 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,111 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,330 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,464 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,083 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,627 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,283 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,613 |
| 2010-2019 | 36,449 |
| 2020-2029 | 37,145 |
Famous people named Santiago
- Santiago Cabrera: Actor
- Santiago Ramón y Cajal: Neuroscientist, Nobel Laureate
- Santiago Giménez: Soccer Player
Nicknames
Santi, Tiago
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate destination of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
- It evolved from the Latin phrase 'Sanctus Iacobus', which merged over centuries in Old Spanish into a single name.
- Santiago has seen significant growth in the United States, breaking into the top 50 boys' names in the 2020s.