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Asuncion

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningassumption of Mary · Spanish

Asuncion is a Mexican girl name meaning “assumption of Mary”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationAsuncion peaked in 1913, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryAsuncion first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025

0612191319602003

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Asuncion

Asuncion is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “assumption of Mary”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Asuncion

What does the name Asuncion mean?

Asuncion means “assumption of Mary” and comes from Spanish.

What is the origin of the name Asuncion?

Asuncion is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Spanish. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Asuncion a boy or girl name?

Asuncion is a girl name.

How popular is the name Asuncion?

Asuncion is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #2,540 in 1913, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Asuncion?

Asuncion is a Mexican girl name meaning “assumption of Mary”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.