17,247births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1924Peak · Argentina
#2695France 2025
Santa is a girl name family recorded 17,247 times in 5 countries since 1896. It ranks highest today in France (#2695 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1924, at 101.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Santa
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa | Spanish | 12,211 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1924 | – |
| Santa | Spanish | 4,410 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7885 | 1915 | ▲ 30 % |
| Santa | Spanish | 555 | 🇫🇷 France | #2695 | 1935 | ▲ 26 % |
| Santa | Spanish | 64 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | – | 1947 | – |
| Santa | Spanish | 7 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1968 | – |
Questions about Santa
How popular is the name Santa?
In 2025 it ranked #2695 in France. Official registers record 17,247 births across 5 countries.
When was Santa most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1924, at 101.8 births per 100,000.
Is Santa a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Santa is a girl name.