Asher Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Asher means 'happy' or 'blessed'.
Meaning of the Name Asher
Asher is a Hebrew name derived from the word 'ashar' meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'. In the Bible, Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and is associated with good fortune and happiness. The name has gained popularity in recent years and is chosen for its positive connotations.
Popularity of the Name Asher
The popularity for the name Asher peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 8,350 births, which ranked number 29 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Asher had the most female births in 2022 with 109, which ranked number 1,850 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 8,350, which ranked number 19 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Asher has increased sharply over the last ten years from 3,603 births to 8,459 births, an increase of 134.78%. Among males, Asher has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 3,558 births to 8,350 births, an increase of 134.68%. Among females, Asher has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 109 births, an increase of 142.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Asher
- 20 Year Trend of Asher: 1629.86%
- 10 Year Trend of Asher: 134.78%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Asher: 134.68%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Asher: 142.22%
Popularity of Asher by State
For males, Asher was most popular in Southeastern states with 2,650 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 729 male births. Among females, Asher was most popular in Western states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Asher. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | 27 | 11 | < 5 | N/A |
| AL | 160 | 12 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 120 | 6 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 167 | 29 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 628 | 63 | 11 | 1945 |
| CO | 149 | 24 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 75 | 44 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 15 | 62 | < 5 | N/A |
| DE | 24 | 26 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 531 | 21 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 308 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 42 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 111 | 12 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 67 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 237 | 36 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 245 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 117 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 203 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 148 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 96 | 66 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 146 | 23 | < 5 | N/A |
| ME | 30 | 30 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 243 | 17 | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | 160 | 15 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 175 | 20 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 105 | 7 | < 5 | N/A |
| MT | 34 | 13 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 314 | 12 | 5 | 1436 |
| ND | 44 | 4 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 73 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| NH | 29 | 33 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 164 | 51 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 33 | 38 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 55 | 40 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 406 | 36 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 301 | 20 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 155 | 5 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 95 | 22 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 306 | 26 | < 5 | N/A |
| RI | 10 | 113 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 150 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| SD | 37 | 8 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 271 | 10 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 729 | 41 | 15 | 1568 |
| UT | 102 | 29 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 246 | 14 | < 5 | N/A |
| VT | 18 | 14 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 197 | 20 | 5 | 1070 |
| WI | 143 | 23 | < 5 | N/A |
| WV | 94 | 1 | < 5 | N/A |
| WY | 15 | 13 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Asher
- Total Births of Asher: 9213 (8.91%)
- Male Births of Asher: 9094 (8.91%)
- Female Births of Asher: 119 (9.25%)
Given the upward trend of Asher over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.91% increase in total births, for a total of 9,213 births in 2024. Male births for Asher have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9,094 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.91%. For Females, births for Asher have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 119 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.25%.