Feminine dossier · first seen 1896
Santa
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1923
Peak births
89
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Santa
How many people are named Santa?
An estimated 1,968 living Americans are named Santa.
How rare is Santa?
Santa is very rare among babies today, with 13 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 85.4% from its 1923 peak.
How old is the typical Santa?
The median age of a living American named Santa is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 65 years old.
Is Santa still popular?
Yes — Santa is currently rising in popularity, with 13 births in 2025.
Where is Santa most common?
Santa has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 5.4× more often than the national baseline.
1896Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
85.4%
2025
13
All-time
4,370