Ontario Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ontario

"Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1991 👥 877 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
877
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Ontario Mean?

Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to over 14 million people, which is 38.5% of the country's population. Ontario is the second-largest province by total area and the fourth-largest jurisdiction of all the Canadian provinces and territories. It is home to the nation's capital, Ottawa, and its most populous city, Toronto, which is Ontario's provincial capital.

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Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to over 14 million people, which is 38.5% of the country's population. Ontario is the second-largest province by total area and the fourth-largest jurisdiction of all the Canadian provinces and territories. It is home to the nation's capital, Ottawa, and its most populous city, Toronto, which is Ontario's provincial capital.

Root Element
Ontario
Core Meaning
"Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ontario

O 6
N 5
T 2
A 1
R 9
I 9
O 6
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
22
Soul Urge
Master Builder
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Ontario in Numbers

877 US bearers
1991 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ontario" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~877 people named Ontario in the US. Peaked in 1991 with 35 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ontario?

The Life Path number for Ontario is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 22. Personality: 7.

Is Ontario a boy or girl name?

Ontario is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Ontario in the US?

Approximately 877 people in the United States are named Ontario. The name peaked in 1991 with 35 recorded uses.

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