Ascension
girl nameAscension entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2690 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2690
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4191 |
| 1930s | #3296 |
| 1940s | #4657 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ascension are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ascension alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ascension in 2025?
- Ascension is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ascension most popular?
- Ascension peaked in 1930, reaching #2690 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ascension with classmates?
- Ascension will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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