Santino
Santino is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little saint or holy.
Origin and history
Santino is an Italian name derived as a diminutive of Santo, which comes from the Latin word for sacred or holy. It gained widespread recognition in popular culture through the classic novel and film The Godfather. In recent years, it has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States as a stylish, traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
13,624 babies in the United States have been named Santino since 1880. It ranks #1019 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #407.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.3 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- NJ (8.3 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 19 |
| 1970-1980 | 367 |
| 1980-1990 | 554 |
| 1990-2000 | 965 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,524 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,395 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,691 |
Famous people named Santino
- Santino Fontana: Actor, Singer
- Santino Rice: Fashion Designer, TV Personality
- Santino Marella: Professional Wrestler
Nicknames
Sonny, Tino, Santi
Fun facts
- The name is famous worldwide through the character Santino 'Sonny' Corleone in Mario Puzo's The Godfather.
- It originated as a diminutive form of the name Santo, which traces back to the Latin word sanctus.