Asuncion
Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 122 recorded births. Also given to 76 boys.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Asuncion is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin meaning 'assumption' — from the Latin assumptio, referring specifically to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. The feast of the Assumption (August 15) is one of the most important Catholic holy days, celebrated with particular devotion in Spain and Latin America.
Asuncion is the capital city of Paraguay, named in honor of the Virgin Mary's Assumption. As a given name, it is deeply embedded in Catholic Latin American culture — a name that places a child under the protection of the Virgin Mary at her most glorified moment.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Asuncion's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Asuncion breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Asuncion's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asuncion has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | — |
| 1950s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 24 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 38 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 12 | — |
The Story of Asuncion
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1929, Asuncion is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Asuncion are most likely born between 1919 and 1939.
How rare is Asuncion?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asuncion is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1920s with 38 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Asuncion by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1913–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | #16069 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13356 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13164 |
| 1982 | 7 | #8301 |
| 1977 | 6 | #8521 |
| 1968 | 5 | #7079 |
| 1966 | 5 | #6620 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6006 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5347 |
| 1938 | 5 | #4387 |
| 1932 | 5 | #4466 |
| 1931 | 6 | #3889 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3370 |
| 1929 | 8 | #3414 |
| 1927 | 6 | #4334 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4909 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4475 |
| 1924 | 7 | #4029 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4436 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4333 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Asuncion as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Asuncion has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 76 births since 1923.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–2003