Sanantonio
Local name derived from the patron saint of the city of San Antonio, Texas.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sanantonio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sanantonio today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sanantonio births was 1982 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sanantonio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sanantonio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1982
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,262
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Sanantonio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sanantonio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sanantonio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sanantonio
The given name Sanantonio is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the early 20th century. It is likely derived from the Spanish phrase "San Antonio," which refers to the city of San Antonio, Texas in the United States. The name may have been inspired by the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this city.
San Antonio itself was named after St. Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Catholic priest who lived from 1195 to 1231. The name Anthony has its roots in the Roman family name Antonius, which is derived from the Latin word "Antonius," meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." It is possible that the name Sanantonio was created as a unique combination of the Spanish "San" (meaning "Saint") and the name Anthony, paying homage to the city's Spanish colonial roots and its patron saint.
While the name Sanantonio does not have a long historical record, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Sanantonio Gutiérrez, a Mexican-American labor activist and community organizer born in 1908. He played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Mexican-American workers in Texas during the mid-20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Sanantonio was Sanantonio Cartwright, a British singer and songwriter born in 1982. He gained popularity in the early 2000s for his unique blend of soul, R&B, and pop music, and has released several successful albums throughout his career.
In the field of sports, Sanantonio Rodríguez was a Dominican professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1998 to 2012. He was born in 1975 and had a successful career, playing for several MLB teams including the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees.
Additionally, Sanantonio Fernández was a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived from 1914 to 2002. He was known for his abstract expressionist works and was a prominent figure in the Spanish art scene during the mid-20th century.
Finally, Sanantonio Villanueva was a Mexican-American writer and poet born in 1964. His works often explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the experiences of Mexican-Americans in the United States. He published several collections of poetry and was recognized for his contributions to Chicano literature.
People
Sanantonio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sanantonio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sanantonio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sanantonio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sanantonio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sanantonio a common name?
We classify Sanantonio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sanantonio most popular?
The single biggest year for Sanantonio was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sanantonio is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sanantonio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sanantonio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sanantonio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sanantonio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sanantonio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sanantonio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Sanantonio?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.