Anastacio
Anastacio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Resurrection or one who will rise again.
Origin and history
Anastacio is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the word 'anastasis' meaning resurrection. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Greek name Anastasios. In the United States, it is a rare traditional name used primarily within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,316 babies in the United States have been named Anastacio since 1880. It ranks #2689 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.2 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- NM (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 19 |
| 1910-1920 | 162 |
| 1920-1930 | 280 |
| 1930-1940 | 250 |
| 1940-1950 | 251 |
| 1950-1960 | 229 |
| 1960-1970 | 206 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Nicknames
Tacho, Tasio
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'anastasis', which translates directly to resurrection.
- While Anastasios is the classical Greek form, Anastacio developed as the Spanish and Portuguese adaptation.