How Many People Are Named Assunta?

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

Assunta
Very Rare
Italian

Assunta means 'she who is lifted up' in Italian, making it a name rich in religious significance. Only 371 people in the US today carry this name, which is incredibly rare at 1 in 889,636 Americans. The majority of those named Assunta are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~371
Living in US
1 in 889,636
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
She who is lifted up
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Pious Resilient
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

123,550
Worldwide Bearers
#8,380
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
114,613
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,057
🇺🇸 United States
2,380
🇨🇦 Canada
597
🇧🇪 Belgium
465
🇨🇭 Switzerland
438
🇬🇧 England
407
🇫🇷 France
298
🇩🇪 Germany
255
🇻🇪 Venezuela
117

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
371 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
204
Would be 30–60 (15%)
1,157
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 1,361 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
99

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

📜 Assunta Through the Generations

Assunta has been a name cherished through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1916 with 52 births. Today, the name remains stable, with most of the 371 living bearers being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in tradition, with fewer younger individuals adopting it, maintaining its classic charm and rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 545
Pennsylvania 68
Massachusetts 57
New Jersey 36
Rhode Island 5

⭐ Famous People Named Assunta

Assunta is an Italian feminine given name meaning "assumption". It and another variant, Maria Assunta was originated from the Assumption of Mary, one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Assunta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Assunta's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Assunta

How Many People Have the Name Assunta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 371 people in the United States currently share the name Assunta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 889,636 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Assunta a Common or Rare Name?

Assunta 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 Assunta Mean?

Assunta means "she who is lifted up" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Assunta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Assunta Most Popular?

The name Assunta reached peak popularity in 1916, with 52 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 Assunta?

Approximately 371 people named Assunta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,361. That works out to roughly 1 in 889,636 Americans.

Is Assunta a rare name?

Assunta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 889,636 Americans has this name.

What does the name Assunta mean?

Assunta means "she who is lifted up" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Assunta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Assunta are male and 100% are female.

When was Assunta most popular?

Assunta peaked in 1916 with 52 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 US371
All-Time Births1,361
1 in X1 in 889,636
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1916
World Rank#8,380
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.