Asahel
From Biblical Hebrew עֲשָׂהאֵל (ʿăśâ'ēl)
Every Asahel since 1987 — 305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asahel
Asahel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,884 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 305 American babies have been named Asahel. Its peak came in 2021, when 17 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 Asahel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asahel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,884 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,931 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,514 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,659 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8,971 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,377 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,207 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,354 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,095 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,733 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,847 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,098 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,549 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,383 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,825 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,938 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,474 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,150 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,840 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,027 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,528 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,583 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,357 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asahel mean?
From Biblical Hebrew עֲשָׂהאֵל (ʿăśâ'ēl)
How popular is the name Asahel in 2025?
Asahel ranked #5,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asahel?
305 babies have been named Asahel in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asahel most popular?
Asahel peaked in 2021, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Asahel a boy or girl name?
Asahel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asahel rising or falling?
Asahel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.