Immortal
Atanacio is the Spanish form of the Greek name Athanasios. It is derived from the elements 'a' (not) and 'thanatos' (death), signifying eternal life or immortality. Historically, the name was popularized by Saint Athanasius, a prominent 4th-century theologian and bishop.
Less common today
Atanacio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,527 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Colombian revolutionary leader and hero of the independence wars
Cuban-American Hall of Fame baseball player known as Tony Perez
