Aster Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
28% Masculine / 72% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek word for 'star', Aster symbolizes purity, beauty, and celestial qualities.
Meaning of the Name Aster
Aster is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'aster', which means 'star'. In Greek mythology, the aster flower was believed to have originated from the tears of the Greek goddess Astraea, who was transformed into a star. The name Aster symbolizes purity, beauty, and celestial qualities. It is also associated with the autumn season when aster flowers bloom.
Popularity of the Name Aster
The popularity for the name Aster peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 72 births, which ranked number 4,548 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Aster had the most female births in 2022 with 72, which ranked number 2,477 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 39, which ranked number 3,084 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Aster has increased sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 111 births, an increase of 484.21%. Among females, Aster has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 72 births, an increase of 278.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aster
- 10 Year Trend of Aster: 484.21%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aster: 278.95%
Popularity of Aster by State
For males, Aster was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 6 male births. Among females, Aster was most popular in Western states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aster. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 9 | 2189 |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | 6 | 2942 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aster
- Total Births of Aster: 132 (19.30%)
- Female Births of Aster: 82 (14.25%)
Given the upward trend of Aster over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 19.30% increase in total births, for a total of 132 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aster have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 82 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.25%.