Unisex · #10,774 in 2026

Ascencion

Current Rank
#10,774
Peak Rank
#2,186 (1926)
Total Babies
546
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,939 (98 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,186 (546 total)
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
2017
Last Year
1926
Peak Year
#2186
Peak Rank
546
Total Count
70
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1915
First Year
1947
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#2939
Peak Rank
98
Total Count
14
Years Active

The Story of Ascencion

As a girl name

Ascencion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 11 Ascencions were born — ranking #2,939 that year. As of 2026, Ascencion ranks #4,345 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 98 Ascencions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ascencion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 14 Ascencions were born — ranking #2,186 that year. As of 2026, Ascencion ranks #10,774 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 546 Ascencions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ascencion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ascencion is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Ascension
  • Asuncion
  • Assentient
  • Essential
  • Dissention
  • Ascensions
  • Assession
  • Esencia
  • Assenting
  • Attention
  • Dissension
  • Abstention

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ascencion

What does the name Ascencion mean?
Ascencion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ascencion in 2026?
In 2026, Ascencion ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ascencion most popular?
Ascencion reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #2,186 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ascencion most popular?
Ascencion has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ascencion.
Is Ascencion a unisex name?
Yes — Ascencion is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Ascencions assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ascencion?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ascencion include Ludger, Estanislado, Tennis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ascencion

Ascencion is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 546 births in the dataset. Ascencion's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #2,186. Use the chart and map above to compare Ascencion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.