Asia is a female given name of Latin origin. It means "from Asia" or "eastern". The name Asia has been popular for centuries and was first used as a female name in the 14th century. It gained popularity again in the United States during the late 20th century, with its usage peak being in 1985. Today, it continues to be used widely around the world.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Asia has had a varied popularity over the years in the United States. The name first appeared in the top 1000 baby names for girls in 1970 with only 5 births that year. It then fluctuated in popularity, reaching its peak in 1985 with 12 births.
The decade of the 1990s saw a significant increase in the number of babies named Asia, with 10 births each in 1990 and 1991, followed by a dip to 6 births in 1992. The late 1990s and early 2000s continued this trend, with the name remaining relatively popular, reaching its highest point since 1985 with 11 births in 1998.
However, after 2000, the popularity of the name Asia began to decline. There were only 7 births in 2001, and this number continued to decrease over the years, with just 5 births each in 2003 and 2007. Despite this decline, it is worth noting that there have been at least some babies named Asia every year since 1970, indicating a consistent presence of the name in the United States.
In total, according to these statistics, there were 196 births of girls named Asia in the United States from 1970 to 2007. This demonstrates that while the name's popularity has varied over time, it has remained a recognizable and chosen option for parents naming their daughters during this period.