How Many People Are Named Asencion?

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

Asencion
Very Rare
Spanish, from Latin

As a classic name with deep roots, Asencion is incredibly rare, with only 146 people alive in the US today. Just 1 in 2,260,752 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 1924 with 27 births, and now most bearers are over 60.

~146
Living in US
1 in 2,260,752
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ascension, referring to the rising or ascending
🌐
Origin
Spanish, from Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Devout Hopeful Resilient
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number tend to be strong-willed, organized, and driven to achieve their goals in practical and tangible ways.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,800
Worldwide Bearers
#51,831
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
6,587
🇺🇸 United States
1,306
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,157
🇻🇪 Venezuela
919
🇵🇪 Peru
806
🇬🇹 Guatemala
341
🇨🇴 Colombia
339
🇵🇾 Paraguay
337
🇭🇳 Honduras
287
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
239

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
140 (96%)
♀ Female
6 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
10
Would be under 30 (2%)
46
Would be 30–60 (9%)
433
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 489 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
97

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

📜 Asencion Through the Generations

Asencion has a storied history, with its peak in 1924 when 27 babies were given the name. Today, only 146 people in the US carry it, making it one of the rarest names. The stark difference between the all-time births and current living count underscores its decline in popularity. The majority, 89%, are over 60, indicating a strong association with older generations. This name's stability in recent years is noteworthy, as it hasn't seen a resurgence despite its historical significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 235

✨ Similar Names to Asencion

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asencion's Spanish, from Latin roots

📄 About the Name Asencion

How Many People Have the Name Asencion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Asencion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,260,752 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asencion a Common or Rare Name?

Asencion 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 Asencion Mean?

Asencion means "Ascension, referring to the rising or ascending" and comes from Spanish, from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Asencion Most Popular?

The name Asencion reached peak popularity in 1924, with 27 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 Asencion?

Approximately 146 people named Asencion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 489. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,260,752 Americans.

Is Asencion a rare name?

Asencion is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,260,752 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asencion mean?

Asencion means "Ascension, referring to the rising or ascending" and comes from Spanish, from Latin origins.

Is Asencion more male or female?

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

When was Asencion most popular?

Asencion peaked in 1924 with 27 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 US146
All-Time Births489
1 in X1 in 2,260,752
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1924
World Rank#51,831
Male %96%
Female %4%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.