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Anastacio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-nah-STAH-see-oh /ˌɑ.nɑˈstɑ.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Anastasius — from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection, rising up' (ana, 'up', plus stasis, 'standing')Medium

In 30 seconds: Resurrection: Anastacio is the Spanish Anastasius — 'resurrection; one who will rise again'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-oh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Spanish form of Anastasius — from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection, rising up' (ana, 'up', plus stasis, 'standing')
U.S. rank (2025)#9774 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anastacio is the Spanish form of Anastasius — from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection, rising up' (ana, 'up', plus stasis, 'standing'). Borne by early saints and martyrs, it carries the hope of resurrection. A lyrical, classic Spanish name (the masculine of Anastasia; said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-oh'; nickname Tacho).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, resurrection at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anastasius means 'resurrection; rising up again' (Greek anastasis) — Anastacio is its lyrical Spanish form, classic and hopeful (said 'ah-nah-STAH-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Anastasius — root etymology

Variations

AnastasioAnastasiusAnastacios

Nicknames

Tacho

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anastacio mean?

Anastacio is the Spanish Anastasius — Greek 'resurrection; rising up again'.

How do you pronounce Anastacio?

It's said ah-nah-STAH-see-oh /ˌɑ.nɑˈstɑ.si.oʊ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anastacio a boy or girl name?

Anastacio is a boy's name.

How popular is Anastacio?

Anastacio is a rare name in the U.S.

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