Total births
359
Boys' name · since 1916
Atanacio
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 359 babies named Atanacio, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 359
- total births
- 1916–2020
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
359 boys have been named Atanacio since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Atanacio has 359 recorded births among boys since 1916, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2020.
- 359 total births
- 1916–2020 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
359 boys have been named Atanacio since 1916, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2020.
- 359
- total births
- 1916–2020
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Atanacio was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
13 babies were named Atanacio in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Atanacio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atanacio's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atanacio at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Atanacio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2020
- Peak year (1925)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Atanacio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Atanacio's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Atanacio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
58 births
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s
1950s
38 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 61 births (17% of all-time use).
Atanacio by state
Where Atanacio concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 83 | 23.1% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Atanacio's total US births 23.1%
Even split
83 of 359 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atanacio? ▼
Atanacio has been given to 359 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 13 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Atanacio most popular? ▼
Atanacio was most popular in the 1930s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Atanacio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atanacio are Texas (83 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Atanacio been used? ▼
Atanacio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 105 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Atanacio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ata, Atari, Atal, Atavion, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Atanacio's data
- Atanacio's decade-level peak was the 1930s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Atanacios (83 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Atanacio
Nearby Names Like Atanacio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atanacio
Ata Boy
#8515 316 births
Atari Boy
#12753 95 births
Atal Boy
#10612 40 births
Atavion Boy
21 births
Atai Boy
#13660 18 births
Compare Atanacio side by side: Atanacio vs Ata Atanacio vs Atari Atanacio vs Atal
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Atanacio: Baby Name Since 1916 - 359 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atanacio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Atanacio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.