Anastasio

Meaning & origin

Anastasio is a Spanish and Italian form of the ancient Greek name Anastasios, meaning 'resurrection.' The name has deep roots in Christian tradition, associated with early saints and the concept of rebirth. In the United States, its usage has been rare and intermittent. According to Social Security data, Anastasio first appeared in birth records in 1915, and its peak year of usage was 1930. Since then, the name has seen a generally stable trajectory with very low frequency, never ranking among the top 1,000 names. The one-in-N statistic is not available, as the number of births per year has remained too small to calculate reliably. No top states have been recorded for this name, suggesting its use is widely scattered. Anastasio provides a distinctive, historically rich alternative to more common names, especially for families with Spanish or Italian heritage.

Anastasio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Anastasios, derived from 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints and was particularly common in the Eastern Roman Empire. Its use in Spanish- and Italian-speaking countries dates back to the medieval period, often given to boys born around Easter.