Ontario
Pronunciation: [ ahnt-EHR-ee-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ontario first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 877 babies have been named Ontario in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ontario is past its peak , currently ranked #13,016 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,016
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Ontario
Ontario is a boy name .
Ontario is currently ranked #13,016 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ontario include Ont, Onta, Ontay, Ontaie, Rio, Rioy, Rioie, Ony, Onie, and Ontkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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