Asa
Via Late Latin Asa from Koine Greek Ἀσά (Asá) from Biblical Hebrew אָסָא (ʾĀsāʾ), from Aramaic אָסְיָא (ʾāsyā, “physician, doctor, healer”), from Akkadian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU…
Every Asa since 1880 — 23,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asa
Asa is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #483 in 2025 with 622 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 23,067 American babies have been named Asa — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 777 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Asa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,412 | 622 | #483 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,391 | 651 | #473 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,158 | 591 | #509 |
| 2022 | 92 | #2,090 | 685 | #450 |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,026 | 594 | #495 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2,320 | 574 | #506 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,434 | 567 | #505 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,338 | 566 | #506 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,515 | 595 | #490 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,106 | 575 | #517 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,715 | 540 | #530 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,280 | 544 | #515 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,907 | 479 | #554 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,791 | 461 | #563 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,368 | 465 | #546 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,522 | 432 | #582 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,627 | 478 | #555 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,368 | 386 | #636 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,857 | 398 | #619 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,402 | 380 | #624 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,464 | 348 | #629 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,000 | 301 | #672 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,833 | 302 | #655 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,784 | 276 | #671 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,457 | 286 | #652 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,516 | 275 | #655 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,241 | 180 | #799 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,150 | 161 | #799 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,098 | 141 | #748 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,749 | 135 | #755 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,553 | 61 | #1,067 |
| 1970 | — | — | 58 | #1,070 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,321 | 41 | #1,192 |
| 1960 | — | — | 46 | #1,154 |
| 1955 | — | — | 41 | #1,170 |
| 1950 | — | — | 48 | #1,008 |
| 1945 | — | — | 37 | #1,060 |
| 1940 | — | — | 53 | #862 |
| 1935 | — | — | 65 | #766 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,598 | 78 | #704 |
| 1925 | — | — | 87 | #691 |
| 1920 | — | — | 105 | #615 |
| 1915 | — | — | 109 | #531 |
| 1910 | — | — | 30 | #512 |
| 1905 | — | — | 22 | #480 |
| 1900 | — | — | 30 | #414 |
| 1895 | — | — | 40 | #279 |
| 1890 | — | — | 48 | #243 |
| 1885 | — | — | 43 | #251 |
| 1880 | — | — | 60 | #200 |
Famous people named Asa
- Asa of Judah Politician · -1000–-873
- Asa Griggs Candler Businessperson · 1851–1929
- Asa Akira Pornographic actor · b. 1986
- Asa Gray Biologist · 1810–1888
- Asa Butterfield Actor · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asa mean?
Via Late Latin Asa from Koine Greek Ἀσά (Asá) from Biblical Hebrew אָסָא (ʾĀsāʾ), from Aramaic אָסְיָא (ʾāsyā, “physician, doctor, healer”), from Akkadian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /asû/) from Sumerian 𒀀𒍪 (A.ZU /azu/, “physician,…
How popular is the name Asa in 2025?
Asa ranked #483 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 622 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asa?
23,067 babies have been named Asa in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asa most popular?
Asa peaked in 2022, when 777 newborns received the name.
Is Asa a boy or girl name?
Asa is used for both: about 8% of babies named Asa have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Asa rising or falling?
Asa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asa?
Well-known people named Asa include Asa of Judah (politician), Asa Griggs Candler (businessperson), Asa Akira (pornographic actor).