Ascension
boy nameAscension entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2875 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2875
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #3695 |
| 1930s | #3444 |
| 1940s | #3334 |
| 1950s | #3116 |
| 1960s | #4404 |
| 1970s | #4634 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
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 1947, making them about 78 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 boy names.
- When was the name Ascension most popular?
- Ascension peaked in 1952, reaching #2875 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ascension with classmates?
- Ascension will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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