Ontario Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Canada
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Ontario' means 'sparkling water' and refers to the province's location near the Great Lakes.
Meaning of the Name Ontario
Ontario is a province in Canada, located in the eastern part of the country. The name 'Ontario' is believed to come from the Iroquois word 'Kanadario', which means 'sparkling water'. This could be a reference to the Great Lakes, which border the province. Ontario is the most populous province in Canada and is known for its diverse culture, vibrant cities, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Popularity of the Name Ontario
The popularity for the name Ontario peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 35 births, which ranked number 5,253 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Ontario had the most male births in 1991 with 35, which ranked number 2,095 out of 9,647 male names. The number of births for the name Ontario has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Ontario has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ontario
- 20 Year Trend of Ontario: -53.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Ontario: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ontario: 16.67%
Popularity of Ontario by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ontario. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ontario in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ontario is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ontario
- Total Births of Ontario: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Ontario: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Ontario over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Ontario have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.