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1980

First Year

1980

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#6250

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

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## Meaning & Origin of Ocasio

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Ocasio is a Spanish surname found mostly in Puerto Rico. It may be derived from the Spanish "ocasión" meaning "occasion", but its meaning as a Spanish surname is unclear.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocasio) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocasio)

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## The Story of Ocasio

The earliest SSA record of Ocasio as a baby boy name dates back to 1980, when 5 babies received it. 1980 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Ocasio — #6,250 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1980 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 5 Ocasios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Ocasio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ocasio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Axio
* Boccaccio
* Owasso
* Okano
* Occhio
* Bocaccio
* Okapia
* [Ignacio](/ignacio)
* [Axia](/axia)
* Acacias
* Oxia
* Acasa

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ocasio

What does the name Ocasio mean?

Ocasio is a Spanish surname found mostly in Puerto Rico. It may be derived from the Spanish "ocasión" meaning "occasion", but its meaning as a Spanish surname is unclear.

How popular is Ocasio in 2026?

In 2026, Ocasio ranks #6,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ocasio most popular?

Ocasio reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #6,250 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Ocasio a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ocasio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ocasio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ocasio include Adraine, Akhenaton, Almonza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Ocasio 

Ocasio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Ocasio's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #6,250\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ocasio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1980 → ](/year/1980)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "O" → ](/letter/o)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.