Asher
Peaked at #20 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Asher has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Asher — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1856
in 2022
Current rank
#2501
in 2024
Years tracked
40
1975–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1975, Asher reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #1856 nationally with 109 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2418 (2014) to #2501 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Asher ranks #2501 nationally for girls, with 71 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,501 | 71 |
| 2023 | #2,270 | 81 |
| 2022 | #1,856 | 109 |
| 2021 | #1,912 | 103 |
| 2020 | #2,021 | 92 |
| 2019 | #2,217 | 83 |
| 2018 | #2,534 | 69 |
| 2017 | #2,224 | 85 |
Asher — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#20
in 2022
Current rank
#20
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Asher reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #20 nationally with 8,410 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #92 (2014) to #20 (2024) — a 78% improvement.
As of 2024, Asher ranks #20 nationally for boys, with 8,123 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #20 | 8,123 |
| 2023 | #23 | 7,891 |
| 2022 | #20 | 8,410 |
| 2021 | #25 | 8,363 |
| 2020 | #32 | 7,695 |
| 2019 | #43 | 7,056 |
| 2018 | #47 | 6,878 |
| 2017 | #59 | 6,058 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Asher most popular?
Asher was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #20 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Asher becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Asher?
At least 105,094 babies have been recorded with the name Asher in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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