Asta
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Asta
This Scandinavian name was made famous in English-speaking countries as the name of the dog in the "Thin Man" series. Danish actress Asta Nielsen was another famous bearer. Asta can be considered as a short form of Astrid or Augusta.
Asta for boys#2838 US
Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.
Pronounced AHS-tuh.
As of October 2026, Asta ranked #4894 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2911 in 1914.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,794 | 20 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,541 | 32 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,421 | 34 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,946 | 42 |
| 2025 | #4,894 | 27 | #2,838 | 44 |
World rankings
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Asta on lists
Famous Astas
- Asta Sofie Amalie NielsenGirl
Danish,German actress
- Asta Elisabeth Backman (born Agda Elisabeth Inberg)Girl
Finnish actress
- Asta HansenGirl
Danish actress
- Asta Evelyn BinnieGirl
Ireland, Australian singer,songwriter
- Asta Elisabet "Lisbeth" BodinGirl
Swedish singer
- Asta Emmi BolinGirl
Swedish author and journalist
Asta in pop culture
- AstaGirl
dog in the "Thin Man" film series
- AstaGirl
male character and protagonist in the Japanese manga and anime series "Black Clover"
- AstaGirl
Malcolm Polstead's daemon in "The Book of Dust" series by Philip Pullman.