Rising or ascending
Derived from the Spanish word for the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It is traditionally given to children born on the Feast of the Ascension in the Catholic liturgical calendar. While more common as a feminine name in historical Spanish contexts, it is used as a masculine name in some Latin American traditions.
Less common today
Ascencion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,337 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of Costa Rica
