Aking
Derived from the Filipino word "aking", meaning "my" or "mine".
Name Census estimates that about 359 living Americans carry the first name Aking. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aking today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aking births was 2019 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aking. 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
359
~ 1 in 954,747 Americans
Peak year
2019
43 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,695
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Aking: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aking from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 235 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aking remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aking 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 Aking during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Akings live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Illinois, North Carolina, Florida recorded the most babies named Aking, while Wisconsin, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aking
The name Aking originates from the Filipino language and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. The name is derived from the Tagalog word "aking," meaning "my" or "mine," and was likely used as a possessive term to denote ownership or belonging.
One of the earliest known references to the name Aking can be found in the historical accounts of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It is believed that some native Filipinos adopted the name Aking as a form of resistance or defiance against the Spanish colonizers, asserting their identity and connection to their land and culture.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Aking include Aking Bonifacio, a prominent leader in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. He was a close relative of the revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio and played a crucial role in organizing and mobilizing the Filipino resistance movement.
Another notable figure was Aking Macapagal, a Filipino politician and activist who fought for workers' rights and social justice during the early 20th century. He was a vocal critic of the colonial government and advocated for the empowerment of the working class and marginalized communities.
In the realm of literature, Aking Rizal, a renowned Filipino writer and poet, made significant contributions to the development of Philippine literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the struggle for independence.
Additionally, Aking Aquino, a prominent religious leader and advocate for social reform in the Philippines during the mid-20th century, played a pivotal role in promoting education and fighting against poverty and injustice in the country.
Finally, Aking Marcos, a Filipino artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that celebrated the rich cultural traditions and indigenous art forms of the Philippines in the late 20th century.
Throughout its history, the name Aking has been closely associated with the Filipino struggle for independence, cultural preservation, and social justice. It has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and played important roles in shaping the history and identity of the Philippines.
People
Aking + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aking as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aking: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aking?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 359 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aking 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 954,747 US residents.
Is Aking a common name?
We classify Aking as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 362 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aking most popular?
The single biggest year for Aking was 2019, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aking is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aking in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aking a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aking in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Aking still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aking in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aking can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Aking?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.