Asuna
A feminine Japanese name meaning "sound of that time".
Name Census estimates that about 240 living Americans carry the first name Asuna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Asuna today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asuna births was 2019 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asuna. 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.
People living today
240
~ 1 in 1,428,143 Americans
Peak year
2019
31 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,617
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Asuna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Asuna from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 122 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
Asuna 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 Asuna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Asunas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Asuna, while Arizona, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Asuna
The given name Asuna has its origins in Japanese culture, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Japanese words "asu," meaning "tomorrow," and "na," a common suffix used in Japanese names. The name can be interpreted to signify hope, new beginnings, or looking forward to the future.
In ancient Japanese mythology, Asuna was the name of a minor goddess associated with the dawn and the arrival of a new day. While not a central figure, her name appeared in some early mythological texts and folktales, reflecting the cultural significance of welcoming each new day with optimism and reverence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Asuna dates back to the 8th century CE, during the Nara period in Japan. It was initially more commonly used as a surname or family name, but over time, it gained popularity as a given name for girls as well.
Throughout Japanese history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Asuna. One of the earliest was Asuna no Naishi, a court lady who served during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and was known for her poetry and literary contributions.
In the 16th century, Asuna Tsunenaga was a renowned samurai warrior who fought alongside Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Sengoku period. She was celebrated for her bravery and military tactics, defying traditional gender roles of the time.
During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), Asuna Katsushige was a respected scholar and calligrapher whose works were widely admired and preserved in various collections.
In more recent times, Asuna Tanaka (1932-2018) was a celebrated actress and singer who gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s for her roles in several popular Japanese films and television shows.
Asuna Arashi (born 1979) is a contemporary Japanese novelist known for her award-winning works that explore themes of identity, relationships, and societal pressures faced by modern Japanese women.
While the name Asuna has its roots in Japanese culture, it has gained recognition and popularity globally in recent decades, particularly due to its inclusion in various forms of popular culture, such as anime and manga series.
People
Asuna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Asuna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asuna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 240 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asuna 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 1,428,143 US residents.
Is Asuna a common name?
We classify Asuna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 242 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asuna most popular?
The single biggest year for Asuna was 2019, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asuna is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Asuna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asuna 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.
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.