Asunta
A girl's name of Latin origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Asunta is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Asunta is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Asunta is the Italian and Spanish form of Asunción, a name rooted in the Catholic feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — from Latin assumptio, meaning "taking up" or "assumption." It is a deeply traditional name in Catholic communities, particularly in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines.
Asunta has a warm, rounded sound and carries centuries of devotional meaning. In Italian, the feast of the Assumption (Ferragosto) is one of the most celebrated holidays of summer, giving the name a sense of brightness and communal joy.
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Though Asunta dates back to 1914 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Latin classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 15 recorded births, Asunta has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Asunta has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 10 | — |
The Story of Asunta
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1914, Asunta is a name steeped in history. Girls named Asunta are most likely born between 1914 and 1924.
How rare is Asunta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Asunta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1910s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1914–1924)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #5138 |
| 1917 | 5 | #4651 |
| 1914 | 5 | #3662 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1924