Asa
boy name#483 in 2025Asa entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #178 in 1881, ranks #483 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#483
rank today
#178
peak (1881)
622
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #224 |
| 1890s | #280 |
| 1900s | #464 |
| 1910s | #583 |
| 1920s | #638 |
| 1930s | #772 |
| 1940s | #922 |
| 1950s | #1133 |
| 1960s | #1205 |
| 1970s | #1040 |
| 1980s | #769 |
| 1990s | #797 |
| 2000s | #637 |
| 2010s | #531 |
| 2020s | #486 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Asa has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 17,000 people named Asa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Asa alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Asa in 2025?
- Asa ranks #483 among US boy names in 2025, with 622 babies given the name.
- When was the name Asa most popular?
- Asa peaked in 1881, reaching #178 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Asa with classmates?
- Asa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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