Santina
Santina is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little saint; saintly.
Origin and history
Santina is a feminine name of Italian origin meaning 'little saint' or 'saintly'. It developed as a diminutive form of Santa or Santo. In the United States, it is an uncommon but steadily used classic Italian heritage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,102 babies in the United States have been named Santina since 1880. It ranks #3194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- NY (62.2 %)
- PA (12.7 %)
- MA (7.4 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- CT (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 55 |
| 1910-1920 | 408 |
| 1920-1930 | 539 |
| 1930-1940 | 259 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 191 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 320 |
| 1990-2000 | 307 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 150 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Santina
- Santina Muha: Actress, Comedian
Nicknames
Tina, Santi
Fun facts
- Santina originated in Italy as a affectionate diminutive of Santa, derived from the Latin 'sanctus'.
- The name has maintained a quiet, consistent presence in American birth records throughout the past century.