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Asher
OriginHebrew
Meaning"fortunate, blessed, happy one"
GenderGirl
About Asher
The name Asher peaked for girls at #1856 in 2022. The name is most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Missouri. Asher is also used for boys, ranking #28 in 2025.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Asher ranked #2721 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1856 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,418 | 75 | 42 |
| 2015 | #2,435 | 75 | 42 |
| 2016 | #2,485 | 73 | 41.2 |
| 2017 | #2,224 | 85 | 49.2 |
| 2018 | #2,534 | 69 | 40.6 |
| 2019 | #2,217 | 83 | 49.5 |
| 2020 | #2,021 | 92 | 56.9 |
| 2021 | #1,912 | 103 | 62.8 |
| 2022 | #1,856 | 109 | 66.5 |
| 2023 | #2,270 | 81 | 50.5 |
| 2024 | #2,501 | 71 | 43.8 |
| 2025 | #2,721 | 63 | 39.2 |
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