Tonatiuh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Aztec
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Tonatiuh means 'he who goes forth shining'.
Meaning of the Name Tonatiuh
Tonatiuh is a name of Aztec origin and means 'he who goes forth shining'. It is derived from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the ancient Aztecs. Tonatiuh was the Aztec god of the sun, associated with warmth, light, and life. The name reflects the belief in the power and importance of the sun in Aztec culture.
Popularity of the Name Tonatiuh
The popularity for the name Tonatiuh peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,287 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Tonatiuh had the most male births in 2011 with 22, which ranked number 4,354 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Tonatiuh has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 11 births, a decline of -26.67%. Among males, Tonatiuh has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 11 births, a decline of -26.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tonatiuh
- 20 Year Trend of Tonatiuh: -26.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Tonatiuh: -26.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tonatiuh: -26.67%
Popularity of Tonatiuh by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Tonatiuh. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Tonatiuh in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Tonatiuh is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Tonatiuh
- Total Births of Tonatiuh: 11 (-3.05%)
- Male Births of Tonatiuh: 11 (-3.05%)
Given the downward trend of Tonatiuh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Tonatiuh have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.05%.