Encarnacion

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSpanishDeclining
#11281 3533in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Encarnacion is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin meaning 'incarnation' or 'made flesh,' from the Latin incarnatio — referring to the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation, where God became human in the person of Jesus Christ. As a given name, it has been used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities for centuries.

With nearly 850 births in SSA records, Encarnación has a long American history in Mexican and broader Latin American communities — a deeply religious name that is a complete theological statement in a single word.

Compare Encarnacion with another name

Popularity Over Time

Encarnacion has 78+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1892.

071320261900192019401960198020002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Encarnacion
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s6
1990s18
1980s41
1970s75
1960s62
1950s104
1940s126
1930s130
1920s195
1910s81
1890s13

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(78 years, 18922024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Encarnacion
YearBirthsRank
20246#11281
19926#7748
19917#6740
19905#8527
19896#7269
19886#6669
19838#4628
19826#5872
19818#4647
19807#5107
19796#5564
19778#4297
19766#5130
197513#2951
19746#4814
197311#3077
19729#3424
19716#4566
197010#3137
19697#3705

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Encarnacion as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Encarnacion has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 132 births since 1911.

Unranked
Current rank
132
Total births
1921
Peak year
Compare Encarnacion as boy vs girl

Frequently Asked

Can Encarnacion be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Encarnacion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #11281. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18922024) · Methodology