Santiago
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“Saint James”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Santiago is a Spanish name meaning "Saint James." Currently ranked #41 nationally with 7,407 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +62% vs the previous decade.
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Top 100
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