Asif
From Hebrew אסף (asef, “to gather”); or Persian, Urdu آصف (āsaf, “name of Solomon's vizier”).
Every Asif since 1973 — 603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asif
Asif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,482 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 603 American babies have been named Asif. Its peak came in 1982, when 24 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 Asif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,997 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,906 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,647 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,724 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,812 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,332 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,441 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,791 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,739 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,931 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,773 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,656 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,944 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,986 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,477 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,363 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,520 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,832 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,126 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,408 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,216 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,046 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,785 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,720 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,109 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,264 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Asif
- Asif Ali Zardari Politician · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asif mean?
From Hebrew אסף (asef, “to gather”); or Persian, Urdu آصف (āsaf, “name of Solomon's vizier”).
How popular is the name Asif in 2025?
Asif ranked #6,482 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asif?
603 babies have been named Asif in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asif most popular?
Asif peaked in 1982, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Asif a boy or girl name?
Asif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asif rising or falling?
Asif is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asif?
Well-known people named Asif include Asif Ali Zardari (politician).