Ontario
boy nameOntario entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #1928 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#1928
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3951 |
| 1970s | #2640 |
| 1980s | #2589 |
| 1990s | #3191 |
| 2000s | #5281 |
| 2010s | #9068 |
| 2020s | #8622 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Ontario are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ontario alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ontario in 2025?
- Ontario is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ontario most popular?
- Ontario peaked in 1973, reaching #1928 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ontario with classmates?
- Ontario will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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