Asher
boy name#28 in 2025Asher entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #20 in 2022, ranks #28 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#28
rank today
#20
peak (2022)
7,456
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #801 |
| 1890s | #986 |
| 1910s | #1871 |
| 1920s | #2147 |
| 1930s | #2337 |
| 1940s | #2436 |
| 1950s | #2685 |
| 1960s | #2483 |
| 1970s | #1748 |
| 1980s | #1061 |
| 1990s | #867 |
| 2000s | #348 |
| 2010s | #86 |
| 2020s | #25 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Asher has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 110,000 people named Asher are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Asher is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Asher in 2025?
- Asher ranks #28 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,456 babies given the name.
- When was the name Asher most popular?
- Asher peaked in 2022, reaching #20 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Asher with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Asher.
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