Asher
Asher is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Happy, blessed, or fortunate.
Origin and history
Asher is a traditional Hebrew name meaning happy or blessed. In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is one of Jacob's twelve sons and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. It has experienced a significant surge in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, becoming a top choice for modern baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
111,227 babies in the United States have been named Asher since 1880. It ranks #292 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #22.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (8.3 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- GA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 108 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 315 |
| 1980-1990 | 787 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,705 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 48,557 |
| 2020-2029 | 47,998 |
Famous people named Asher
- Asher Angel: Actor, Singer
- Asher Roth: Rapper, Songwriter
- Asher Keddie: Actress
Nicknames
Ash
Fun facts
- Asher is the eighth son of Jacob in the Book of Genesis, whose name was declared to signify happiness.
- While used historically, Asher entered the U.S. top 100 boys' names in 2014 and has remained high in recent years.