Total births
21,166
Unisex name · since 1880
Asa
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 21,166 babies named Asa, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #473
- among boys today
- 21,166
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Asa is the #473 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 21,166 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Asa has been recorded 21,166 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #473 nationally and more common than 97% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #473 among boys today
- 21,166 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Asa is currently the #473 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 21,166 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #473
- among boys today
- 21,166
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Asa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#473
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Asa was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
685 babies were named Asa in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Asa compares
21,166 Top 6% higher than 94% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Asa's all-time total is 58x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Asa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 21,166 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 685 | 23 | 22,252 |
Asa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Asa's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 16 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 685, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Asa at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2022
Current rank
#473
Active since
1880
Asa popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 685
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Asa popularity over time - girls
1,901 total births recorded since 1916 (Asa as girls' name)
Asa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Asa's strongest decade.
5,224 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Asa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 532
1880s
532 births
- 1890s 412
1890s
412 births
- 1900s 244
1900s
244 births
- 1910s 732
1910s
732 births
- 1920s 995
1920s
995 births
- 1930s 648
1930s
648 births
- 1940s 526
1940s
526 births
- 1950s 438
1950s
438 births
- 1960s 412
1960s
412 births
- 1970s 670
1970s
670 births
- 1980s 1,390
1980s
1,390 births
- 1990s 1,796
1990s
1,796 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,430 births
- 2010s
2010s
5,224 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,717 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 5,224 births (25% of all-time use).
How Asa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Asa's total volume
Asa vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Asa by state
Where Asa concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,500 | 7.1% |
| #2 | California | | 1,215 | 5.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 1,087 | 5.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 831 | 3.9% |
| #5 | New York | | 676 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 602 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 591 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Florida | | 572 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Asa's total US births 7.1%
Even split
1,500 of 21,166 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 45 reporting states.
Asa appears in 45 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asa? ▼
Asa has been given to 21,166 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #473 as of the latest data. 685 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Asa most popular? ▼
Asa was most popular in the 2010s decade with 5,224 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Asa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asa are Texas (1,500 births), California (1,215 births), Georgia (1,087 births).
Is Asa a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Asa is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 21,166 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,901 births.
How long has the name Asa been used? ▼
Records for Asa go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Asa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asaiah, Asad, Asael, Asante, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Asa's data
- Asa's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (5,224 total births) through the 2020s (3,717) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Asas (1,500 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Asa
Nearby Names Like Asa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asa
Asaiah Boy
#861 2,075 births
Asad Boy
#2018 1,991 births
Asael Boy
#2112 1,644 births
Asante Boy
#2769 1,246 births
Asaad Boy
#2275 866 births
Compare Asa side by side: Asa vs Asaiah Asa vs Asad Asa vs Asael
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Asa
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Asa: #473 Unisex Name - 21,166 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Asa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.