Santino
s(a)-nti-no,
san-tino
US Popularity:838
Origin:Italian
Meaning:Little saint; Sacred
Santino is a masculine name of Italian origin meaning “little saint” or “sacred”. This name has roots in Christianity and comes from the Latin word for saint, santo—which also refers to small images of saints printed onto cards, known as holy cards. Made famous in 1969 following the release of the hit novel The Godfather, the name Santino spread worldwide, popularizing many variations along the way. The name Saintin arose in France, whereas Sancho and Santos come from the Spanish and Basque regions. Whether you choose to stick with the traditional Italian name or prefer one of its beautiful variations, baby will undoubtedly be known as a little saint!
Santino Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Santino is currently #1528 on The Bump
Boy:Santino is currently #846 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Santino is currently #838 in U.S. births
Boy:Santino is currently #420 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#420
in 2023
+ 34
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Santino
Ancestry, Santino Family History
Ancestry, Santo Family History
LitCharts, Santino "Sonny" Corleone Character Analysis
WordSense, santo
Behind the Name, Saintin, February 2022
Behind the Name, Sanctius, March 2010
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