Ascension

Unisex

Ascension has been given to 144 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

144

Peak year

1924 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

36% girls / 64% boys

Names one letter away from Ascension — alternate spellings parents actually use.

644 babies since 1915

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ascension.

144 babies since 1912

144 babies since 1917

144 babies since 1918

145 babies since 1913

145 babies since 1919

143 babies since 1884

143 babies since 1909

143 babies since 1913

How popular is the name Ascension?

Ascension has been given to 144 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ascension peak?

Ascension peaked in 1924, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Ascension a girl or boy name?

Ascension is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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