How Many People Are Named Ascencion?

Complete statistics for the name Ascencion: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ascencion
Very Rare
Spanish

Ascencion means 'ascent' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 973,445 Americans bearing this name. There are around 339 people named Ascencion living today, making it quite unique. The majority, 65%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~493
Living in US
1 in 672,311
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ascent
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
11
Life Path Number

Life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,498
Worldwide Bearers
#25,569
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
22,509
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,926
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,542
🇺🇸 United States
1,405
🇵🇪 Peru
1,370
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,247
🇵🇾 Paraguay
816
🇸🇻 El Salvador
643
🇬🇹 Guatemala
530
🇭🇳 Honduras
363

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
326 (96%)
♀ Female
13 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
41
Would be under 30 (6%)
183
Would be 30–60 (28%)
420
Would be over 60 (65%)

All 644 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ascencion Through the Generations

Ascencion peaked in popularity back in 1926 when 24 babies were given this name, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker. Today, the name remains stable, with most of its bearers now in their seventies. Among the 339 living individuals, 41 are under 30, 183 are between 30 and 60, and 420 are over 60, indicating a strong skew towards older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 254
California 33

✨ Similar Names to Ascencion

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ascencion's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Ascencion

How Many People Have the Name Ascencion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 493 people in the United States currently share the name Ascencion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 672,311 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ascencion a Common or Rare Name?

Ascencion is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ascencion Mean?

Ascencion means "ascent" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ascencion in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Ascencion Most Popular?

The name Ascencion reached peak popularity in 1926, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ascencion?

Approximately 493 people named Ascencion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 493. That works out to roughly 1 in 672,311 Americans.

Is Ascencion a rare name?

Ascencion is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 672,311 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ascencion mean?

Ascencion means "ascent" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Ascencion more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Ascencion are male and 4% are female.

When was Ascencion most popular?

Ascencion peaked in 1926 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US493
All-Time Births493
1 in X1 in 672,311
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1926
World Rank#25,569
Male %96%
Female %4%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.