Aster
Aster first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 73 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aster popular?
Rising Aster has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 359 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 267 | |
| 2000s | 41 | |
| 1990s | 15 | |
| 1980s | 11 | |
| 1940s | 6 | |
| 1930s | 18 | |
| 1920s | 29 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aster mean?
From Greek 'aster' ('star'). It is also the name of the star-shaped daisy-family flower, which was itself named for the Greek word, giving the name a botanical as well as celestial sense.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aster mean?
Aster means Star. From Greek 'aster' ('star'). It is also the name of the star-shaped daisy-family flower, which was itself named for the Greek word, giving the name a botanical as well as celestial sense.
What is the origin of the name Aster?
Aster is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Aster?
Aster is pronounced “AS-ter.”
Is Aster a boy or a girl name?
Aster is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Aster a popular name right now?
Aster has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Aster?
In 2025, Aster ranked #2888 · U.S. boys and #2935 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aster most popular?
Aster was most popular in 2022, when about 73 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aster?
Names similar to Aster include Kyrie, Lotus, Phoenix, Theo.
What names go well with Aster?
greek names that pair well with Aster include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.