Asta
Every Asta since 1914 — 408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asta
Asta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,894 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 408 American babies have been named Asta — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 71 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 Asta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asta 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 | 27 | #4,894 | 44 | #2,838 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,643 | 42 | #2,962 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,306 | 34 | #3,424 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,392 | 32 | #3,542 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,676 | 20 | #4,797 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,078 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,194 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,556 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,641 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,962 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,694 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,804 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,408 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,573 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,354 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,122 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,306 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,531 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,791 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,027 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Asta
- Asta Nielsen Actor · 1881–1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asta in 2025?
Asta ranked #4,894 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asta?
408 babies have been named Asta in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asta most popular?
Asta peaked in 2025, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Asta a boy or girl name?
Asta is used for both: about 55% of babies named Asta have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Asta rising or falling?
Asta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asta?
Well-known people named Asta include Asta Nielsen (actor).