Asaf
A male given name from Hebrew.
Every Asaf since 1978 — 408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asaf
Asaf is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,225 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 408 American babies have been named Asaf. Its peak came in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Asaf stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asaf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,086 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,558 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,655 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,737 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,728 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,220 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,059 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,357 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,904 |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,780 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,067 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,096 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,547 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,401 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,734 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,937 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,638 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,473 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,678 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,568 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,286 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,582 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,488 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8,970 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,197 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,830 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Asaf
- Asaf Avidan Singer · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asaf mean?
A male given name from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Asaf in 2025?
Asaf ranked #5,225 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asaf?
408 babies have been named Asaf in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asaf most popular?
Asaf peaked in 2024, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Asaf a boy or girl name?
Asaf is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asaf rising or falling?
Asaf is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asaf?
Well-known people named Asaf include Asaf Avidan (singer).