Holding steady.
Popularity of Crescencio since 1920
Babies named Crescencio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Crescencio's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Crescencio is a rare masculine name of Spanish and Latin origin. According to Social Security data, the name first appeared in records in 1920 and reached its peak rank in 1926, when it was most frequently given to newborns. After that, usage declined sharply; the trajectory shows the name has remained stable in recent years, though it has not been common enough to rank nationally. As of 2025, the name continues to see occasional use, though its one-in-n ratio is negligible, meaning fewer than 5 babies per million are named Crescencio. The name was never concentrated in any particular state, but it remains a distinctive choice for families honoring Hispanic heritage.
Crescencio derives from the Latin name Crescentius, which comes from the verb crescere meaning 'to grow'. The name was borne by several early saints, including a 5th-century martyr in Rome. It was adopted in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, though it has always been rare in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cres, Chencho
Variants: Crescentio, Crescenzio, Crescentius
Sibling names for Crescencio
Names that share Crescencio's style, for a brother or sister.
