The name Akita experienced varying popularity over the years with a total of 152 births recorded between 1973 and 1992. The peak years for the name's usage were 1983, 1985, and 1988, each with 15 or more births. However, there was also a noticeable decline in popularity during some periods, such as from 1976 to 1980 and from 1987 to 1991, where the number of births fell below 10 annually.