Boy nameCurrently #474 in the USSteady
Asa
//ˈɑsə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Asa's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Asa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Asa |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 60 |
| 1881 | 65 |
| 1882 | 62 |
| 1883 | 61 |
| 1884 | 43 |
| 1885 | 43 |
| 1886 | 52 |
| 1887 | 51 |
| 1888 | 58 |
| 1889 | 37 |
| 1890 | 48 |
| 1891 | 46 |
| 1892 | 58 |
| 1893 | 43 |
| 1894 | 37 |
| 1895 | 40 |
| 1896 | 32 |
| 1897 | 47 |
| 1898 | 31 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1900 | 30 |
| 1901 | 25 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1903 | 26 |
| 1904 | 24 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1906 | 17 |
| 1907 | 39 |
| 1908 | 24 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 30 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1912 | 47 |
| 1913 | 58 |
| 1914 | 73 |
| 1915 | 109 |
| 1916 | 104 |
| 1917 | 86 |
| 1918 | 123 |
| 1919 | 88 |
| 1920 | 105 |
| 1921 | 103 |
| 1922 | 101 |
| 1923 | 127 |
| 1924 | 106 |
| 1925 | 87 |
| 1926 | 110 |
| 1927 | 112 |
| 1928 | 99 |
| 1929 | 72 |
| 1930 | 83 |
| 1931 | 68 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 72 |
| 1934 | 79 |
| 1935 | 65 |
| 1936 | 59 |
| 1937 | 65 |
| 1938 | 60 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 53 |
| 1941 | 60 |
| 1942 | 56 |
| 1943 | 56 |
| 1944 | 51 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 68 |
| 1948 | 58 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 48 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1952 | 49 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 46 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 44 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 46 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 57 |
| 1963 | 53 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 47 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1970 | 58 |
| 1971 | 47 |
| 1972 | 57 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 81 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1976 | 89 |
| 1977 | 87 |
| 1978 | 94 |
| 1979 | 111 |
| 1980 | 150 |
| 1981 | 171 |
| 1982 | 146 |
| 1983 | 156 |
| 1984 | 130 |
| 1985 | 155 |
| 1986 | 119 |
| 1987 | 141 |
| 1988 | 163 |
| 1989 | 197 |
| 1990 | 175 |
| 1991 | 185 |
| 1992 | 169 |
| 1993 | 174 |
| 1994 | 192 |
| 1995 | 198 |
| 1996 | 189 |
| 1997 | 215 |
| 1998 | 210 |
| 1999 | 269 |
| 2000 | 291 |
| 2001 | 313 |
| 2002 | 301 |
| 2003 | 322 |
| 2004 | 321 |
| 2005 | 391 |
| 2006 | 405 |
| 2007 | 439 |
| 2008 | 421 |
| 2009 | 522 |
| 2010 | 477 |
| 2011 | 497 |
| 2012 | 502 |
| 2013 | 537 |
| 2014 | 593 |
| 2015 | 605 |
| 2016 | 628 |
| 2017 | 666 |
| 2018 | 644 |
| 2019 | 640 |
| 2020 | 650 |
| 2021 | 687 |
| 2022 | 775 |
| 2023 | 679 |
| 2024 | 720 |
Asa through the decades
- Asa peaked in 2022, when 775 babies were named Asa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Asa has risen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Asa currently ranks #474 in the US and is holding steady.