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Current rank (2024)#9945
Babies named Ontario in 20247
Total recorded877
Peak year1991 (35 babies)
Highest rank ever#1958
Years in records1967–2024 (55 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 2336 spots

Frequently asked about Ontario

What does the name Ontario mean?
Ontario means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Ontario?
Ontario has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Ontario?
Ontario ranked #9945 in 2024 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Ontario most popular?
Ontario peaked in 1991 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Ontario a boy or girl name?
Ontario is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ontarios in registered births are male.
Is the name Ontario rising or falling in popularity?
Ontario has risen 2336 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12281 in 2019 to #9945 in 2024.
How long has Ontario been recorded?
Ontario appears in birth records across 55 years — from 1967 through 2024.

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