Asa
Peaked at #178 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Asa has been recorded 8% of the time for girls and 92% of the time for boys.
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Asa — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2044
in 2021
Current rank
#2402
in 2024
Years tracked
72
1916–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1916, Asa reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #2044 nationally with 94 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3280 (2014) to #2402 (2024) — a 27% improvement.
As of 2024, Asa ranks #2402 nationally for girls, with 75 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,402 | 75 |
| 2023 | #2,156 | 88 |
| 2022 | #2,089 | 92 |
| 2021 | #2,044 | 94 |
| 2020 | #2,320 | 76 |
| 2019 | #2,434 | 73 |
| 2018 | #2,338 | 78 |
| 2017 | #2,514 | 71 |
Asa — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#178
in 1881
Current rank
#474
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Asa reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #178 nationally with 65 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #515 (2014) to #474 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, Asa ranks #474 nationally for boys, with 645 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #474 | 645 |
| 2023 | #509 | 591 |
| 2022 | #450 | 683 |
| 2021 | #495 | 593 |
| 2020 | #506 | 574 |
| 2019 | #505 | 567 |
| 2018 | #506 | 566 |
| 2017 | #489 | 595 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Asa most popular?
Asa was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #178 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Asa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Asa?
At least 22,359 babies have been recorded with the name Asa in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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