Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Asa.
National Rank (2025)
#483
All-Time Peak Rank
#178 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
21,166
Unisex Distribution91.8% Boy / 8.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Asa Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Asa
According to SSA data, Asa achieved its highest historical rank of #178 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 685 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Asa scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+15.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record685Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:532
1890s:412
1900s:244
1910s:732
1920s:995
1930s:648
1940s:526
1950s:438
1960s:412
1970s:670
1980s:1,390
1990s:1,796
2000s:3,430
2010s:5,224
2020s:3,717
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-sa
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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