Holding steady.
Popularity of Asuncion since 1913
Babies named Asuncion per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Asuncion's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 0 |
| 1920s | 38 | 6 |
| 1930s | 24 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 15 |
| 1950s | 10 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 | 20 |
| 1990s | 10 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Asuncion entered U.S. birth records in 1913, its peak year, when it was given to a small number of babies. The name has remained extremely rare, with no rank or frequency data available in recent years. Its trajectory is stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in its minimal usage. The name is primarily used by families of Spanish or Latin American descent, reflecting its strong religious and cultural roots. Despite its low popularity, Asuncion carries a distinctive traditional feel, tied to the Catholic feast of the Assumption.
Asuncion derives from the Spanish word for "assumption," directly taken from the Latin assumptio. It is a religious name referencing the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, a dogma celebrated on August 15. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America, often given to girls born on or near the feast day. Its use in the United States is rare and primarily among families with Hispanic heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asun, Chon, Chona
Variants: Asunción
Sibling names for Asuncion
Names that share Asuncion's style, for a brother or sister.
