Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Asher.
National Rank (2025)
#28
All-Time Peak Rank
#20 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
111,227
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Asher Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Asher
According to SSA data, Asher achieved its highest historical rank of #20 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 8,418 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 45.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 113 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Asher scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+45.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,418Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
12yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
113Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:31
1890s:11
1900s:0
1910s:108
1920s:152
1930s:114
1940s:103
1950s:100
1960s:121
1970s:315
1980s:787
1990s:1,705
2000s:11,125
2010s:48,557
2020s:47,998
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAs-her
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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