Total births
438
Boys' name · since 1973
Gyasi
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 438 babies named Gyasi, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 438
- total births
- 1973–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
438 boys have been named Gyasi since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gyasi has been recorded 438 times among boys since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2023.
- 438 total births
- 1973–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
438 boys have been named Gyasi since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 438
- total births
- 1973–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Gyasi was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
21 babies were named Gyasi in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Gyasi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gyasi splits its recorded history at 1997: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gyasi at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Gyasi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2023
- Peak year (2000)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Gyasi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Gyasi's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Gyasi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 121 births (28% of all-time use).
Gyasi by state
Where Gyasi concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 3.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.5% |
California share of Gyasi's total US births 3.4%
Even split
15 of 438 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gyasi? ▼
Gyasi has been given to 438 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 21 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Gyasi most popular? ▼
Gyasi was most popular in the 1990s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Gyasi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gyasi are California (15 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Gyasi been used? ▼
Gyasi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 51 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Gyasi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gyan. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gyasi's data
- Gyasi's decade-level peak was the 1990s (121 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gyasis (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Gyasi
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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, 1973–2023 (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. "Gyasi: Baby Name Since 1973 - 438 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gyasi. 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 Gyasi 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.