Find out how popular the first name Asian has been for the last 9 years (from 1989 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Asian by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Asian is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 59% of people named Asian being female.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Asian.

It's also interesting to see that despite Asian being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 1997 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Asian.

The history of the first name Asian

The given name Asian is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots. It likely emerged in the late 20th century as a means of referring to individuals or communities associated with the Asian continent or its diverse cultures and ethnicities.

While the term "Asia" itself has ancient Greek origins, dating back to the 5th century BCE, the use of "Asian" as a personal name is a recent development. There are no known historical references, ancient texts, or religious scriptures that mention the name Asian as a given name.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Asian being used as a first name are from the late 20th century, potentially as a reflection of increasing globalization and cultural exchange. However, it remains an uncommon name, with limited widespread adoption.

Notable individuals throughout history who have borne the first name Asian are scarce, as it is a relatively new coinage. Some examples include:

1. Asian Doll, an American rapper born in the late 1990s.
2. Asian Frank, a British comedian and actor born in the 1980s.
3. Asian Hawk, an American professional wrestler born in the 1970s.
4. Asian Mist, a Thai martial artist and actor born in the 1960s.
5. Asian Trà, a Vietnamese-American singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century.

It's important to note that many of these individuals likely adopted the name "Asian" as a stage name or persona, rather than it being their given name at birth. The scarcity of historical figures with this name reflects its recent emergence and limited widespread usage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Asian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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