Ontario Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationon-TAR-ee-oh / ɒnˈtɛə.ri.oʊEnglish; Indigenous (Ojibwe)
Meaning
English: 'beautiful lake'; Ojibwe: 'to be beautiful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ontario is a province in Canada, named after Lake Ontario, which is derived from the Huron word 'ontarí' meaning 'great lake'. The name reflects the region's Indigenous heritage and its natural beauty. Ontario has a diverse cultural history, influenced by both Indigenous peoples and European settlers.
Trend Summary
The name Ontario is rare as a given name in the U.S. and has not shown significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ontario was first seen in the United States in 1967. Ontario has ranked as high as #1192 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Ontario has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ontario (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |