Total births
118
Girls' name · since 1976
Satoya
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 118 babies named Satoya, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 118
- total births
- 1976–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Satoya is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 118 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Satoya has been recorded 118 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1992.
- 118 total births
- 1976–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
118 girls have been named Satoya since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 118
- total births
- 1976–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Satoya was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
12 babies were named Satoya in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Satoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Satoya's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Satoya at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Satoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1992
- Peak year (1985)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Satoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Satoya's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Satoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 77 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Satoya? ▼
118 babies have been named Satoya since 1976. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1985 with 12 births.
When was Satoya most popular? ▼
Satoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Satoya been used? ▼
Records for Satoya go back to 1976, giving 17 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Satoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sativa, Satori, Satya, Satin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Satoya's data
- Satoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1990s -- 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 Satoya
Nearby Names Like Satoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Satoya
Sativa Girl
#8081 700 births
Satori Girl
#4251 510 births
Satya Girl
#10485 385 births
Satin Girl
373 births
Satara Girl
315 births
Compare Satoya side by side: Satoya vs Sativa Satoya vs Satori Satoya vs Satya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Satoya: Baby Name Since 1976 - 118 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/satoya. 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 Satoya 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.