girl's name
Assumpta
uh-SUMP-tuh (English)
- Origin Catalan
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 192
Assumpta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #491. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Assumpta is a name of Catalan origin.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1964, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Assumpta Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 19 |
How Popular Is Assumpta?
In 1987, Assumpta was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #491 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Assumpta Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Assumpta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Assumpta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Assumpta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Assumpta
- English uh-SUMP-tuh
Sibling Names for Assumpta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Assumpta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Assumpta
How popular is the name Assumpta?
In 1987, Assumpta was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #491 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Assumpta a girl's or a boy's name?
Assumpta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Assumpta?
Assumpta has 3 syllables.
When was Assumpta most popular?
Assumpta peaked in 1964, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.