Holding steady.
Popularity of Atanacio since 1916
Babies named Atanacio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Atanacio is a Spanish form of the ancient Greek name Athanasios, meaning 'immortal.' It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1916, and its peak year of usage was 1925, reflecting modest but consistent use during that era. Since then, the name has become extremely rare, with no recent rank data available and a trajectory considered stable. Though it never entered the top 1000, its historical presence is tied to early 20th-century naming patterns among Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
Atanacio is the Spanish form of the Greek name Athanasios (Αθανάσιος), derived from 'athanatos' meaning 'immortal.' The name has been used in Christian contexts since early saints, notably Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, a 4th-century Church Father. In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Atanacio has been used occasionally, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Atan, Nacho
Variants: Atanasio, Athanasius
Sibling names for Atanacio
Names that share Atanacio's style, for a brother or sister.
