How Many People Are Named Asher?
105,094
people in the United States are named Asher
1 in 3,187 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#664
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0314%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
8,519 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Hebrew, English, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Pronunciation:
A-shər (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "happy, blessed" in Hebrew. Asher in the Old Testament is a son of Jacob by Leah's handmaid Zilpah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The meaning of his name is explained in Genesis 30:13.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 8.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
8,781
California
8,585
Florida
5,510
New York
5,286
Georgia
4,150
North Carolina
3,654
Ohio
3,622
Pennsylvania
3,607
Tennessee
3,029
Illinois
2,999
💡 Fun Facts About "Asher"
- 8,194 babies were named Asher in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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