Total births
146
Boys' name · since 1975
Santosh
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 146 babies named Santosh, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 146
- total births
- 1975–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Santosh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 146 have been recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Santosh recorded 146 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2010.
- 146 total births
- 1975–2010 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
146 boys have been named Santosh since 1975, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2010.
- 146
- total births
- 1975–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Santosh was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
11 babies were named Santosh in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Santosh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Santosh's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Santosh at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Santosh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2010
- Peak year (2009)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Santosh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Santosh's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Santosh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 69 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Santosh? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 146 babies named Santosh. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 11 births.
When was Santosh most popular? ▼
Santosh was most popular in the 2000s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Santosh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Santosh since 1975 -- 36 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Santosh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Santiago, Santos, Sanford, Santino, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Santosh's data
- Santosh's decade-level peak was the 2000s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Santosh
Nearby Names Like Santosh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Santosh
Santiago Boy
#29 103,828 births
Santos Boy
#834 18,814 births
Sanford Boy
#6834 15,044 births
Santino Boy
#363 13,624 births
Sandy Boy
#7259 10,458 births
Compare Santosh side by side: Santosh vs Santiago Santosh vs Santos Santosh vs Sanford
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1975–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Santosh: Baby Name Since 1975 - 146 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/santosh. 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 Santosh 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 July 2026.