Crescentia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkres-EN-sha / krɛˈsɛnʃəLatin
Meaning
to grow; to increase
Historical & Cultural Background
Crescentia is derived from the Latin word 'crescere', meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, as a name associated with growth and prosperity. The name has historical significance in medieval Europe, where it was sometimes given to girls born during the harvest season.
Similar Names
Variants
- Crescent
- Cressie
International Variants
- Crescencia (Spanish)
- Crescentia (Italian)
Famous people named Crescentia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Crescentia was first seen in the United States in 1896. Crescentia has ranked as high as #433 nationally, which occurred in 1903, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Crescentia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Crescentia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |