Asension
From a Christian religious context, signifying the ascent into heaven.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Asension. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Asension today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asension births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asension. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Asension is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Asensions were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Asension. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1947 SSA rank
#3,755
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Asension: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Asension by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Asension during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Asension
The name Asension originates from the Spanish word "ascensión," which means "ascension" or "rising up." It is derived from the Latin word "ascensio," which has the same meaning. The name is closely tied to the Christian religious event of the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, as described in the New Testament of the Bible.
In the first century AD, the Ascension of Jesus was a significant event for early Christians, and it is likely that the name Asension was given to children as a way to honor this religious belief. The name may have been used in Spanish-speaking regions during the spread of Christianity throughout Europe and the Americas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Asension can be found in the historical records of Spain during the 16th century. Asension de Jesús (1556-1624) was a Spanish nun and mystic who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. She is known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Eucharist.
Another notable figure with the name Asension was Asension Escalante (1790-1862), a Mexican priest and educator. He is remembered for establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region of Durango, Mexico, and for his efforts in promoting education and literacy.
In the 19th century, Asención Urdaneta (1834-1905) was a Venezuelan military leader and politician who played a significant role in the Federal War in Venezuela. He served as the President of Venezuela from 1891 to 1892.
Asención Esquivel Ibarra (1838-1923) was a Costa Rican politician and diplomat who served as the President of Costa Rica from 1876 to 1877. He is remembered for his efforts in promoting democracy and civil rights in the country.
Asención Rodríguez (1868-1936) was a Puerto Rican educator and activist who played a crucial role in the development of the public education system in Puerto Rico. She is recognized for her contributions to the island's educational and cultural advancement.
While the name Asension has its roots in Spanish and Latin, it has been used in various cultures and regions where Christianity has spread. However, it is important to note that the popularity and usage of the name may have varied over time and across different geographical locations.
People
Asension + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Asension as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Asension: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asension?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asension going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Asension a common name?
We classify Asension as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asension most popular?
The single biggest year for Asension was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asension is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Asension in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Asension a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asension in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Asension still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Asension in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Asension can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Asension as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.