Sante
A French name meaning "health" or a diminutive form of "Sanita".
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Sante. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sante today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sante births was 1962 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sante. 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 Sante. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
1962
8 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,693
Tracked since 1917
Census
Sante in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 356 people with the first name Sante, which placed it at #26,232 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,232
National first-name rank
People counted
356
356 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sante
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sante is White at 57.6%. The next largest groups are Black (22.5%) and Hispanic (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sante described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sante at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.6% · 205
- Black or African American22.5% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino12.9% · 46
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 13
- Two or more races3.4% · 12
Popularity
Sante: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sante from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Sante remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sante 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 Sante during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sante
The given name Sante has its origins in the Italian language, deriving from the Italian word "santo," which translates to "saint" or "holy." This name gained prominence during the medieval era, particularly in regions of Italy where religious devotion was deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric.
Sante's linguistic roots can be traced back to the Latin word "sanctus," which also means "sacred" or "holy." This connection to religious reverence and purity is evident in its early usage, often bestowed upon children as a symbol of spiritual blessings and divine grace.
In the annals of history, the name Sante has been associated with notable individuals who left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One such figure was Sante Monachesi (1910-1991), an Italian painter renowned for his mastery of the Futurist and Metaphysical art movements. His vibrant and thought-provoking works continue to captivate art enthusiasts globally.
Another distinguished bearer of this name was Sante Geronzi (1943-2008), an Italian film director and screenwriter. His cinematic contributions, including the critically acclaimed film "Caro Michele," earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades within the Italian film industry.
In the realm of literature, Sante D'Orazio (1925-2006), an Italian poet and author, left an indelible mark with his poignant and evocative works. His poems often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, resonating with readers across generations.
Sante Lancerio (1610-1692), an Italian Catholic prelate and archbishop of Naples, played a significant role in the religious landscape of his time. His unwavering dedication to his faith and his compassionate leadership earned him the respect and admiration of the faithful.
Lastly, Sante Bargellini (1490-1557), an Italian sculptor and architect, contributed to the artistic and architectural heritage of the Renaissance era. His sculptural works adorned churches and public spaces, while his architectural designs showcased the elegance and grandeur of the period.
Throughout its history, the name Sante has been a reflection of the cultural, artistic, and religious influences that shaped the Italian society. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the timeless values of holiness, creativity, and human excellence.
People
Sante + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sante 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
Sante: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sante?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sante 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 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Sante a common name?
We classify Sante as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sante most popular?
The single biggest year for Sante was 1962, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sante is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sante in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 356 people with the name Sante, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,232 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sante in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sante?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sante leans strongly male. 287 people counted with this name were male (80.8%), compared with 68 female bearers (19.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sante?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sante is White at 57.6%. The next largest groups are Black (22.5%) and Hispanic (12.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sante most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Sante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.6% (205 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sante in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sante a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sante 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 Sante still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sante 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 Sante 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.
How many Americans are named Sante?
See how many people share the name Sante on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.