Crescencio Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kres-EN-see-oh /kɾesˈsen.t͡sjo/
Origin: Latin; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: growing; Spanish: one who grows
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Crescencio has its roots in the Latin name "Crescens," which means "growing" or "increasing." This name is derived from the verb "crescere," meaning "to grow." The transformation from Latin to other languages often involved adaptations in spelling and pronunciation, leading to variations such as "Crescentius" in Late Latin. The name eventually made its way into various languages, including Spanish and Italian, as "Crescencio," where it has been used predominantly as a masculine given name.
Historically, the name Crescencio has been associated with several notable figures, particularly within the Christian tradition. One significant milestone is the veneration of Saint Crescens, a martyr of the early Christian church, who is believed to have lived in the 2nd century.
His legacy contributed to the name's usage in Christian communities, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture. The name also appears in various hagiographies and ecclesiastical texts, which helped to solidify its presence in religious contexts.
Crescencio carries cultural resonance, particularly in Hispanic cultures, where names derived from Latin often reflect virtues or positive attributes. The notion of growth and increase associated with the name has made it a symbol of prosperity and development.
In some traditions, the name may also be linked to agricultural themes, reflecting the importance of growth in both a literal and metaphorical sense. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Cres" may be used informally, though the name itself has retained its formal structure in most contexts.
Famous people named Crescencio
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Crescencio Arcos is a musician best known for his work in the mariachi genre.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Crescencio was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Crescencio has ranked as high as #1237 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Crescencio has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Crescencio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Crescencio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Crescencio (1995)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Crescencio.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |