Anastacio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anastacio is a name of Greek origin meaning 'resurrection'. It has evolved through various forms such as Anastasius in Latin and has been adapted into Spanish and Portuguese. The name conveys themes of hope and renewal, though it does not have a direct biblical context. Historically, it became popular in early Christian communities. Today, it is seen as a traditional name with positive connotations and is associated with notable figures.
The name Anastacio is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anastacio has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Anastacio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1450th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1368th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1647th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2007th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3008th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5480th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7747th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Anastacio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anastacio"
Pronunciation
/ˌænəˈsteɪʃioʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Anastacio is derived from the Greek name 'Anastasius', which comes from 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection'.
Meaning
resurrection
Language Evolution
Anastasius (Latin form), Anastacio (Spanish and Portuguese form), Anastasia (feminine form)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in early Christian communities due to its association with resurrection and was commonly used in various forms across different cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Anastasius, Anastasia, Nastya, Tacio
Modern Popularity & Image
Anastacio is viewed as a traditional name with religious connotations, often associated with hope and new beginnings.
Famous People
Anastacio Somoza García (Nicaraguan dictator), Anastacio de Gracia (Spanish writer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anastacio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anastacio"
"Anastacio" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1450th of 7545 | 404 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1368th of 6773 | 454 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1647th of 7552 | 431 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2007th of 10718 | 347 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3008th of 16616 | 307 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5480th of 24088 | 228 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7747th of 23106 | 118 |
Regional Popularity of "Anastacio" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
34.95% 827th/2366 |
44.05% 503rd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
34.34% 808th/2353 |
42.86% 663rd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
32.53% 928th/2853 |
40.40% 1121st/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
31.86% 1121st/3518 |
30.71% 1242nd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
33.63% 1747th/5194 |
31.41% 1984th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
39.59% 2895th/7313 |
47.72% 3561st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Anastacio" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anastacio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anastacio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.