Ashraf
Borrowed from Arabic أَشْرَف (ʔašraf)
Every Ashraf since 1969 — 952 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashraf
Ashraf is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,763 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 952 American babies have been named Ashraf. Its peak came in 1988, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Ashraf stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashraf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,763 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,449 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,657 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,474 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,237 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,609 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,389 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,558 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,755 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,274 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,339 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,689 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,268 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,097 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,010 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,095 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,899 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,814 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,538 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,050 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,136 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,215 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,439 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,870 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,606 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,273 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,085 |
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Famous people named Ashraf
- Ashraf Ghani Politician · b. 1949
- Ashraf Pahlavi Politician · 1919–2016
- Ashraf Marwan Military personnel · 1944–2007
- Ashraf Hotak Politician · 1700–1730
- Ashraf Nu'man Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashraf mean?
Borrowed from Arabic أَشْرَف (ʔašraf)
How popular is the name Ashraf in 2025?
Ashraf ranked #3,763 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashraf?
952 babies have been named Ashraf in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashraf most popular?
Ashraf peaked in 1988, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Ashraf a boy or girl name?
Ashraf is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashraf rising or falling?
Ashraf is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ashraf?
Well-known people named Ashraf include Ashraf Ghani (politician), Ashraf Pahlavi (politician), Ashraf Marwan (military personnel).