unisex name
Ascension
uh-SEN-shun (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 594
Ascension is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 84% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1991 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1930, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ascension Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 100 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ascension?
In 2001, Ascension was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Ascension Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ascension
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ascension Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ascension over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ascension
- English uh-SEN-shun
Sibling Names for Ascension
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ascension — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ascension
How popular is the name Ascension?
In 2001, Ascension was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Ascension a girl's or a boy's name?
Ascension is used for both girls and boys. About 84% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ascension?
Ascension has 3 syllables.
When was Ascension most popular?
Ascension peaked in 1930, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.