Asher
Asher first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2022, when 8,418 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7,456.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Asher popular?
Near its peak Asher is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 47,998 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48,557 | |
| 2000s | 11,125 | |
| 1990s | 1,705 | |
| 1980s | 787 | |
| 1970s | 315 | |
| 1960s | 121 | |
| 1950s | 100 | |
| 1940s | 103 | |
| 1930s | 114 | |
| 1920s | 152 | |
| 1910s | 108 | |
| 1890s | 11 | |
| 1880s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Asher mean?
From the Hebrew root a-sh-r and the noun osher, 'happiness, good fortune, blessedness.' In Genesis 30:13 the name is introduced with Leah's exclamation 'Happy am I!' (be'oshri) — a biblical wordplay, though the link to the root 'to be happy/fortunate' is also sound linguistically.
Nicknames for Asher
- Ash
Variants & spellings
- Ashur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asher mean?
Asher means happy, blessed. From the Hebrew root a-sh-r and the noun osher, 'happiness, good fortune, blessedness.' In Genesis 30:13 the name is introduced with Leah's exclamation 'Happy am I!' (be'oshri) — a biblical wordplay, though the link to the root 'to be happy/fortunate' is also sound linguistically.
What is the origin of the name Asher?
Asher is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Asher?
Asher is pronounced “AH-sher.”
Is Asher a boy or a girl name?
Asher is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Asher a popular name right now?
Asher is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Asher?
In 2025, Asher ranked #28 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Asher most popular?
Asher was most popular in 2022, when about 8,418 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Asher?
Common nicknames for Asher include Ash.
What names are similar to Asher?
Names similar to Asher include Ezra, Levi, Eli, Silas.
What names go well with Asher?
hebrew names that pair well with Asher include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.