Ahsoka
A feminine name of invented origin, popularized by the Star Wars franchise.
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Ahsoka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ahsoka today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahsoka births was 2023 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahsoka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ahsoka with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
2023
48 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,029
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Ahsoka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ahsoka from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 199 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahsoka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahsoka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ahsokas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Ahsoka, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahsoka
The given name Ahsoka has its origins in the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. The name was first introduced in the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated film and subsequent television series, where it belonged to the character Ahsoka Tano, the Jedi apprentice of Anakin Skywalker.
While not derived from any specific language or culture, the name Ahsoka was likely constructed by Lucas or the creative team to have an exotic and unique sound befitting the Star Wars universe. The name's etymology and meaning remain unclear, as it does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or translations.
Since its introduction in 2008, the name Ahsoka has gained popularity among Star Wars fans and has been adopted by some as a given name for their children. However, due to its relatively recent origin and fictional nature, there are no historical references or recorded examples of the name prior to its use in the Star Wars franchise.
Ahsoka Tano, the character from which the name originates, has become a beloved and iconic figure in the Star Wars universe. She is a former Jedi Padawan who fought in the Clone Wars and later played a role in the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Galactic Empire.
While the name Ahsoka does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained cultural significance and recognition within the Star Wars fandom and popular culture. As a result, it may become more widely adopted as a given name in the future, particularly among fans of the franchise.
It is worth noting that there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals named Ahsoka prior to the introduction of the character in the Star Wars universe. The name's popularity and usage are directly tied to its fictional origins and the impact of the Star Wars franchise on popular culture.
People
Ahsoka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahsoka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ahsoka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahsoka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahsoka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Ahsoka a common name?
We classify Ahsoka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahsoka most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahsoka was 2023, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahsoka is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahsoka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahsoka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahsoka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahsoka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahsoka in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahsoka can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ahsoka?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Ahsoka at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.