How Many People Are Named Asia?

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

Asia
Very Rare
Greek

Asia means 'sunrise' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 10,282 Americans having this name. There are 32,095 people named Asia living in the US today, making it a truly unique choice. The name peaked in popularity back in 1997 but most Asians are under 30, keeping it a modern name.

~372
Living in US
1 in 890,993
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sunrise
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

94,022
Worldwide Bearers
#1,929
Global Rank
🇴🇲 Oman
11,572
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
9,461
🇺🇸 United States
9,054
🇺🇬 Uganda
7,932
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
4,716
🇸🇴 Somalia
4,388
🇪🇬 Egypt
4,142
🇺🇦 Ukraine
4,032
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,865
🇷🇺 Russia
3,535

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
187 (1%)
♀ Female
31,908 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
19,625
Would be under 30 (60%)
12,921
Would be 30–60 (40%)
54
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 32,600 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

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

📜 Asia Through the Generations

With 32,600 total births recorded since its introduction, Asia has seen a steady decline in usage over the years. In 1997, the name reached its peak with 1,540 births, but now it's more commonly found among younger generations, with 60% of those named Asia being under 30. This trend suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it remains a favorite among parents looking for something fresh and contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,610
Texas 2,273
New York 2,105
Florida 1,890
Georgia 1,762
Illinois 1,643
Michigan 1,639
Ohio 1,373
North Carolina 1,278
Louisiana 1,267

✨ Similar Names to Asia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Asia

How Many People Have the Name Asia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 372 people in the United States currently share the name Asia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 890,993 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asia a Common or Rare Name?

Asia 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 Asia Mean?

Asia means "sunrise" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Asia in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Asia Most Popular?

The name Asia reached peak popularity in 1997, with 1,540 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Asia?

Approximately 372 people named Asia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 372. That works out to roughly 1 in 890,993 Americans.

Is Asia a rare name?

Asia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 890,993 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asia mean?

Asia means "sunrise" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Asia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Asia are male and 99% are female.

When was Asia most popular?

Asia peaked in 1997 with 1,540 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US372
All-Time Births372
1 in X1 in 890,993
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1997
World Rank#1,929
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.