Asher
Borrowed from Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
Every Asher since 1880 — 112,690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asher
Asher is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #28 in 2025 with 7,456 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 112,690 American babies have been named Asher. Its peak came in 2022, when 8,527 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 Asher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,721 | 7,456 | #28 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,493 | 8,159 | #20 |
| 2023 | 82 | #2,259 | 7,897 | #23 |
| 2022 | 109 | #1,856 | 8,418 | #20 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1,913 | 8,370 | #25 |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,024 | 7,698 | #32 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,219 | 7,058 | #43 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,534 | 6,879 | #47 |
| 2017 | 85 | #2,224 | 6,062 | #59 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2,485 | 5,525 | #71 |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,435 | 5,137 | #82 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,418 | 4,333 | #92 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,521 | 3,720 | #104 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,473 | 3,560 | #108 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,007 | 3,420 | #113 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,753 | 2,863 | #138 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,401 | 2,354 | #165 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,459 | 1,906 | #206 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,575 | 1,580 | #233 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,891 | 1,369 | #252 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,293 | 1,156 | #288 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,768 | 895 | #335 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,255 | 626 | #411 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,913 | 478 | #484 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,443 | 415 | #529 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,239 | 346 | #578 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,676 | 142 | #932 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,319 | 95 | #1,096 |
| 1985 | — | — | 94 | #940 |
| 1980 | — | — | 66 | #1,111 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,536 | 35 | #1,508 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,304 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,263 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,429 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,916 |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,047 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,253 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #1,987 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,402 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,618 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,097 |
| 1920 | — | — | 16 | #2,055 |
| 1915 | — | — | 17 | #1,708 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,606 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #985 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,013 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #843 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #822 |
Famous people named Asher
- Asher Brown Durand Painter · 1796–1886
- Asher Angel Actor · b. 2002
- Asher Roth Singer · b. 1985
- Asher Monroe Musician · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asher mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew אָשֵׁר ('ashér).
How popular is the name Asher in 2025?
Asher ranked #28 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7,456 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asher?
112,690 babies have been named Asher in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asher most popular?
Asher peaked in 2022, when 8,527 newborns received the name.
Is Asher a boy or girl name?
Asher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asher rising or falling?
Asher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asher?
Well-known people named Asher include Asher Brown Durand (painter), Asher Angel (actor), Asher Roth (singer).