Boy nameCurrently #10,601 in the USRising
Ontario
//ɑnˈtɛɹioʊ//
4 syllablesPeak year: 19917 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ontario's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ontario's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ontario |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Ontario through the decades
- Ontario peaked in 1991, when 35 babies were named Ontario in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Ontario has fallen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ontario currently ranks #10,601 in the US and is on the rise.