Ascension
Pronunciation: [ uhs-EHNSH-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ascension first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 37 babies have been named Ascension in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ascension is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,505 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,505
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ascension
Ascension is a boy name .
Is Ascension a boy or girl name? Ascension is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,505 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,525. Ascension is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ascension is currently ranked #34,505 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ascension include Asc, Asce, Ascey, Asceie, Ascen, Asceny, Ascenie, Ion, Iony, Ionie, Sion, and Asy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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