How Many People Are Named Asako?

Complete statistics for the name Asako: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Asako
Very Rare
Japanese

Asako means 'morning child' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 24 people named Asako live in the US today, representing just 1 in 13,552,172 Americans. The majority of those named Asako are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~24
Living in US
1 in 13,552,172
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Morning child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Traditional Gentle Resilient
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

142,086
Worldwide Bearers
#7,369
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
140,589
🇺🇸 United States
779
🇧🇷 Brazil
206
🇳🇬 Nigeria
99
🇹🇭 Thailand
94
🇨🇦 Canada
65
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇮🇳 India
27
🇬🇧 England
26
🇦🇺 Australia
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
24 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (8%)
207
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 225 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Asako Through the Generations

Asako, a name steeped in tradition, has seen its peak popularity in 1925 when 17 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with only 225 total births recorded throughout history in the United States. Today, most of the people named Asako are over 60, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who've carried it through their lives.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 107
California 37

✨ Similar Names to Asako

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asako's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Asako

How Many People Have the Name Asako?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24 people in the United States currently share the name Asako. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,552,172 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asako a Common or Rare Name?

Asako is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Asako Mean?

Asako means "morning child" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Asako in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Asako Most Popular?

The name Asako reached peak popularity in 1925, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Asako?

Approximately 24 people named Asako live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 225. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,552,172 Americans.

Is Asako a rare name?

Asako is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,552,172 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asako mean?

Asako means "morning child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Asako more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Asako are male and 100% are female.

When was Asako most popular?

Asako peaked in 1925 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US24
All-Time Births225
1 in X1 in 13,552,172
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1925
World Rank#7,369
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.