Holding steady.
Popularity of Assunta since 1895
Babies named Assunta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 77 |
| 1910s | 323 |
| 1920s | 398 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Assunta is a classic Italian name with deep religious roots, referencing the Assumption of Mary. First recorded in the U.S. in 1895, it reached its peak popularity in 1912, a time when many Italian immigrant families were preserving their cultural and religious heritage through naming. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, never entering the top 1000 nationwide. The name is almost entirely concentrated in Italian-American communities, though no specific top states appear in recent data. Assunta offers a strong, traditional choice for families honoring Catholic tradition.
Assunta is the Italian feminine form of the Latin name Assumpta, derived from the Christian doctrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Marian devotion like Naples and Sicily. It remains a traditional Catholic name, though its usage has declined since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Assuntina, Tina, Sunti
Variants: Assumpta
Sibling names for Assunta
Names that share Assunta's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Concetta, Addolorata, Rosaria, Grazia, Filippa, Carmela, Epifania, Pasqualina, Concettina
Brothers: Salvatore, Giuseppe, Antonio, Francesco, Carmine, Filomeno
