Aking
Every Aking since 2007 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aking
Aking is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,710 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 383 American babies have been named Aking. Its peak came in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aking stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aking year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,706 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,476 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,308 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,114 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,421 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,855 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,374 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,440 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,364 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,884 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,705 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,186 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,010 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,351 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,301 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,552 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,610 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,424 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aking in 2025?
Aking ranked #4,710 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aking?
383 babies have been named Aking in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aking most popular?
Aking peaked in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Aking a boy or girl name?
Aking is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aking rising or falling?
Aking has been roughly stable over the past decade.