Name Legacy

Santa

Recorded 1896–2025 · United States

Santa was most popular in 1915, when 90 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,281 that year. In 2025 it ranked #13,540, with 13 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,410 people named Santa.

Most popular in1915
Rank that year#1,281
Births that year90
Total since 18804,410

Santa over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Santa’s peak in 1915. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org