Total births
847
Unisex name · since 1984
Santanna
Santanna has 847 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 847
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Santanna is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 847 have been recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Santanna recorded 847 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2022.
- 847 total births
- 1984–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
847 girls have been named Santanna since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 847
- total births
- 1984–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Santanna was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
69 babies were named Santanna in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Santanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Santanna's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Santanna at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Santanna popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2022
- Peak year (1986)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Santanna popularity over time - boys
105 total births recorded since 1986 (Santanna as boys' name)
Santanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Santanna's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Santanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
278 births
- 1990s
1990s
307 births
- 2000s
2000s
159 births
- 2010s 82
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 307 births (36% of all-time use).
How Santanna compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Santanna's total volume
Santanna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Santanna by state
Where Santanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 31 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 28 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 24 | 2.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Mississippi share of Santanna's total US births 3.7%
Even split
31 of 847 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Santanna? ▼
847 babies have been named Santanna since 1984. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1986 with 69 births.
When was Santanna most popular? ▼
Santanna was most popular in the 1990s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Santanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Santanna are Mississippi (31 births), Louisiana (28 births), Alabama (24 births).
Is Santanna a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Santanna is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 847 births, and as a boy's name it has 105 births.
How long has the name Santanna been used? ▼
Santanna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 39 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Santanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sandra, Sandy, Sandi, Saniyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Santanna's data
- Santanna's decade-level peak was the 1990s (307 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Santannas (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Santanna
Nearby Names Like Santanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Santanna
Sandra Girl
#1046 875,531 births
Sandy Girl
#3233 69,072 births
Sandi Girl
#15517 10,101 births
Saniyah Girl
#1312 7,300 births
Saniya Girl
#2576 6,985 births
Compare Santanna side by side: Santanna vs Sandra Santanna vs Sandy Santanna vs Sandi
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Santanna: Baby Name Since 1984 - 847 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/santanna. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Santanna draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.