Santiago

Rank 48th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Santiago was 48th most popular baby name for boys and 80th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 6,017 babies were named Santiago in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 559 babies in the United States were named Santiago. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Santiago is around 11 to 15 years old.

The name "Santiago" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Santiago is Santi.

Santiago Meaning & Origin

Santiago is a Spanish name that means "Saint James", evoking connotations of strong faith and spiritual wisdom.

The name Santiago is described as adventurous, expressive and cosmopolitan.

Pronunciation

Santiago is pronounced san-tee-ah-gow in English. The name Santiago has 8 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Santiago

  • Santiago is the capital city of Chile.

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Geography

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