The baby name Anastasio is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish/Italian: a-na-STA-sio (ah-nahs-TAH-syo) [IPA: /a.naˈstasjo/]; English approximation: an-uh-STAY-see-oh [IPA: /ˌænəˈsteɪsi.oʊ/].
Anastasio is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Anastasio is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish/Italian: a-na-STA-sio (ah-nahs-TAH-syo) [IPA: /a.naˈstasjo/]; English approximation: an-uh-STAY-see-oh [IPA: /ˌænəˈsteɪsi.oʊ/].
Anastasio is Greek in Origin.
Anastasio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Anastasios, derived from anástasis “resurrection” (aná “again, up” + stásis “standing”). Via the Latin Anastasius, it entered the Romance languages early, and its meaning - “resurrection” or “one who will rise again” - gave it special resonance in Christian contexts, especially around Easter and in communities honoring saints of the name.
Borne by several early bishops, martyrs, and two Byzantine emperors, the name spread throughout the Mediterranean and later into Latin America. Common variants include Anastasios (Greek), Anastasius (Latin), Anastácio (Portuguese), Anastase (French), and Anastazy (Polish); related feminine forms are Anastasia and Anastasie. Diminutives and nicknames vary by region: Tasio and Taso, Stasio, and in Mexico Tacho. The surname Anastasio also appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Notable bearers include Anastasio Bustamante, a 19th‑century president of Mexico, reinforcing the name’s historical footprint across the Spanish-speaking world.
| Anastasio Somoza Debayle Anastasio Somoza Debayle was a Nicaraguan politician best known for serving as the President of Nicaragua from 1967 to 1972 and again from 1974 until he was overthrown in 1979. He was the last member of the Somoza family dynasty, which had ruled Nicaragua for over four decades. His presidency ended when the Sandinista National Liberation Front led a successful revolution against his government. | Anastasio Somoza García Anastasio Somoza García was a Nicaraguan politician who became most famous for establishing a family dynasty that ruled Nicaragua for several decades. He served as the President of Nicaragua and was known for his authoritarian rule. His leadership style and policies significantly impacted the country's political landscape during the 20th century. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #133 | 3 | 3,911 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| France | Boys | 1961 | #252 | 3 | 1,036 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 10 | 6,912 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #335 | 4 | 5,948 | |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #409 | 5 | 5,922 |
| Spain | 0 | #440 | 13 | 2,326 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #462 | 13 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #464 | 18 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 7 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 8 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #575 | 18 | 9,244 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #575 | 397 | 5,610 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #692 | 9 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #701 | 14 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #801 | 185 | 16,355 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #858 | 21 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2008 | #884 | 5 | 7,541 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #886 | 35 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 299 | 10,046 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,436 | 11 | 9,415 |
Anastasio is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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