How Many People Are Named Asa?

Complete statistics for the name Asa in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Asa
Very Rare
22,359
Estimated People
1 in 14,759
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
20,534 (92%)
♀ Female
1,825 (8%)
92%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 37

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 351
Arkansas 190
Arizona 113
California 1,265
Colorado 219
Connecticut 23
DC 27
Florida 562
Georgia 1,087
Hawaii 18
Iowa 108
Idaho 41
Illinois 457
Indiana 316
Kansas 123
Kentucky 351
Louisiana 194
Massachusetts 276
Maryland 194
Maine 93
Michigan 407
Minnesota 160
Missouri 376
Mississippi 78
Montana 6
North Carolina 818
Nebraska 31
New Hampshire 25
New Jersey 117
New Mexico 31
Nevada 20
New York 661
Ohio 590
Oklahoma 341
Oregon 318
Pennsylvania 610
South Carolina 268
Tennessee 530
Texas 1,521
Utah 92
Virginia 439
Vermont 57
Washington 446
Wisconsin 117
West Virginia 120
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Asa

How Many People Have the Name Asa in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,359 people in the United States currently share the name Asa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,759 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Asa a Common or Rare Name?

Asa is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Asa Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Asa are covered in full on the Asa name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Asa Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Asa in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female. Asa is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Asa Most Popular?

The name Asa reached peak popularity in 2022, with 683 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Asa Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Asa across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Asa?

Approximately 22,359 people in the United States share the name Asa, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Asa a rare name?

Asa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,759 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asa mean?

The meaning and origin of Asa is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Asa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Asa are male and 8% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Asa most popular?

The name Asa reached its peak in 2022, with 683 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People22,359
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 14,759
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2022
Male %92%
Female %8%

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