Holding steady.
Popularity of Ascencion since 1915
Babies named Ascencion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 5 |
| 1920s | 63 | 97 |
| 1930s | 5 | 53 |
| 1940s | 18 | 66 |
| 1950s | 0 | 65 |
| 1960s | 0 | 53 |
| 1970s | 0 | 47 |
| 1980s | 0 | 70 |
| 1990s | 0 | 54 |
| 2000s | 0 | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ascencion is a Spanish variant of Ascensión, directly referencing the Christian feast of the Ascension. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1916, and it saw its peak usage in 1926. Despite a stable trajectory over the decades, it fell out of common use and now ranks outside the top 1000, with no record of top state popularity. The name carries strong religious and cultural significance within Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, though its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice.
Ascencion is a Spanish variant of Ascensión, which derives from the Latin 'ascensio' meaning 'ascending' or 'rising up.' The name refers to the Ascension of Jesus Christ, a central event in Christian theology celebrated 40 days after Easter. It has been used as a given name primarily in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ascensión
Sibling names for Ascencion
Names that share Ascencion's style, for a brother or sister.
