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Summary

Santana is a Spanish name meaning 'Saint Anna', derived from Latin. It has evolved through historical forms such as Saint Anna and Santa Anna. The name carries traits of cultural vibrancy and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly due to famous individuals. It has no direct biblical relevance.

The name Santana is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Santana has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Santana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3876th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3728th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3523rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1940th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1815th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1164th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 739th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5885th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1005th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1991st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1774th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Santana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.