How old is someone named Asa?
The average Asa is 20 years old.
Half of all living Asas are between 7 and 28.
When was Asa popular?
Asa is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2022.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 244 | 0 |
| 1910s | 743 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,022 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 653 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 538 | 230 |
| 1950s | 448 | 300 |
| 1960s | 481 | 400 |
| 1970s | 756 | 690 |
| 1980s | 1,528 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 1,976 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 3,726 | 3,700 |
| 2010s | 5,790 | 5,700 |
| 2020s | 4,218 | 4,200 |
How many Asas are still alive?
About 19,000 Asas are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Asa since 1880.
Most Asas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Asa?
About half of living Asas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Asa an old name?
Not really. Asa is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Asa will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Asa a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 90% of living Asas are men, and 10% are women.
The women average 19 and the men 21.
Names the same age as Asa
NAME TWIN
Asa's name twin is Leonel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Leonel's age curve is the closest match to Asa's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Asa
How old is the average Asa?
The average Asa in the US is 20 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Asa?
About 19,000 Asas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Asa most popular?
In 2022, when about 780 baby boys were named Asa.
Is Asa a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 45% of living Asas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this