Unisex · #12,366 in 2026

Asencion

Current Rank
#12,366
Peak Rank
#1,964 (1924)
Total Babies
379
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,144 (110 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,964 (379 total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
2007
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#1964
Peak Rank
379
Total Count
49
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1903
First Year
1938
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#3144
Peak Rank
110
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Asencion

As a girl name

Asencion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1903, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 10 Asencions were born — ranking #3,144 that year. As of 2026, Asencion ranks #4,342 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 110 Asencions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Asencion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 17 Asencions were born — ranking #1,964 that year. As of 2026, Asencion ranks #12,366 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 379 Asencions 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 Asencion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Asencion 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 Asencion

What does the name Asencion mean?
Asencion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Asencion in 2026?
In 2026, Asencion ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Asencion most popular?
Asencion reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #1,964 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Asencion most popular?
Asencion has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asencion.
Is Asencion a unisex name?
Yes — Asencion is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Asencions assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Asencion?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asencion include Linzy, Curlee, Carlee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asencion

Asencion is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 379 births in the dataset. Asencion's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #1,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Asencion'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.