Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Asean

Name: Popularity of the name Asean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Asean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#6,521 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2013

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6521

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asean

Asean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 11 Aseans were born — ranking #6,521 that year. As of 2026, Asean ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Aseans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Asean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Asean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ozean
Asien
Azian
Asea
Achaean
Azine
Achean
Ustion
Usman
Arion
Isn
Azeem

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asean

What does the name Asean mean?

Asean is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asean in 2026?

In 2026, Asean ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Asean most popular?

Asean reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,521 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Asean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Asean is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Asean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asean include Bacilio, Marvon, Caton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asean

Asean is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Asean's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Asean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.