Holding steady.
Popularity of Crecencio since 1921
Babies named Crecencio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Crecencio is a Spanish name rooted in the Latin Crescentius, meaning 'growing' or 'increasing.' In U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1921 and reached its peak rank in 1924, though it never entered the top 1,000. As of 2025, its trajectory is stable, indicating minimal but consistent use. The name is rarely found in modern records, having never achieved widespread popularity.
Crecencio is a Spanish form of the Latin name Crescentius, which derives from the Latin verb crescere meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Crescentius, a Roman martyr. It remained in occasional use in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crecen, Cencio, Cres
Variants: Crescencio, Crescentius, Crescenzio
Sibling names for Crecencio
Names that share Crecencio's style, for a brother or sister.
