Total births
70
Girls' name · since 1996
Asyria
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 70 babies named Asyria, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 70
- total births
- 1996–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
70 girls have been named Asyria since 1996, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Asyria has been recorded 70 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2012.
- 70 total births
- 1996–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
70 girls have been named Asyria since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 70
- total births
- 1996–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Asyria was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
8 babies were named Asyria in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Asyria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Asyria splits its recorded history at 2006: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Asyria at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Asyria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2012
- Peak year (2005)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Asyria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Asyria's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Asyria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
49 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 49 births (70% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asyria? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 70 babies named Asyria. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 8 births.
When was Asyria most popular? ▼
Asyria was most popular in the 2000s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Asyria been used? ▼
Records for Asyria go back to 1996, giving 17 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Asyria? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asya, Asyah, Asyia, Asyiah, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Asyria's data
- Asyria's decade-level peak was the 2000s (49 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Asyria
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Asyia Girl
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Asyiah Girl
36 births
Asyra Girl
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Compare Asyria side by side: Asyria vs Asya Asyria vs Asyah Asyria vs Asyia
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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, 1996–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Asyria: Baby Name Since 1996 - 70 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asyria. 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 Asyria 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.