Asunción

Asunción is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “Assumption.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Asunción at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“Assumption”
Pronunciation
/əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/

About the name Asunción

Asunción belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “Assumption” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Asunción first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2565 in 1913, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Asunción in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#2565 in 1913
Peak year
1929
Total since 1880
122

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Asunción mean?

Asunción means “Assumption” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Asunción a boy or girl name?

Asunción is a girl name.

What origin is the name Asunción?

Asunción comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Asunción?

Asunción first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #2565 in 1913, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Asunción?

Asunción is pronounced /əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/ (IPA).

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