Total births
225
Girls' name · since 1911
Asako
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 225 babies named Asako, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 225
- total births
- 1911–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Asako sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 225 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Asako recorded 225 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1991.
- 225 total births
- 1911–1991 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
225 girls have been named Asako since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.
- 225
- total births
- 1911–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Asako was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
17 babies were named Asako in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Asako's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Asako splits its recorded history at 1925: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1911 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Asako at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Asako popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1991
- Peak year (1925)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Asako by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Asako's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Asako births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
111 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 111 births (49% of all-time use).
Asako by state
Where Asako concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 107 | 47.6% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 16.4% |
Hawaii share of Asako's total US births 47.6%
Even split
107 of 225 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asako? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 225 babies named Asako. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 17 births.
When was Asako most popular? ▼
Asako was most popular in the 1920s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Asako most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asako are Hawaii (107 births), California (37 births).
How long has the name Asako been used? ▼
Asako has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 81 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Asako? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asa, Asani, Asanti, Asante, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Asako's data
- Asako's decade-level peak was the 1920s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Asakos (107 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Asako
Nearby Names Like Asako
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asako
Asa Girl
#2392 1,901 births
Asani Girl
#3798 614 births
Asanti Girl
255 births
Asante Girl
254 births
Asal Girl
#5206 169 births
Compare Asako side by side: Asako vs Asa Asako vs Asani Asako vs Asanti
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1911–1991 (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. "Asako: Baby Name Since 1911 - 225 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asako. 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 Asako 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 July 2026.