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San

San is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is San?

Recorded births named San by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,502 births
England & Wales since 1996	130 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

San's popularity over time

Babies named San per year — United States (1911–2025). United States peaked in 1950 (74/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (12/yr).

When was San popular?

San reached its peak in 1950, when it was the #1802 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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