Asahel
boy name#5861 in 2025Asahel entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #5338 in 2021, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
#5861
rank today
#5338
peak (2021)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6951 |
| 1990s | #7691 |
| 2000s | #7547 |
| 2010s | #8488 |
| 2020s | #6120 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Asahel has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Asahel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Asahel alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Asahel in 2025?
- Asahel ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Asahel most popular?
- Asahel peaked in 2021, reaching #5338 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Asahel with classmates?
- Asahel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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