Ashur
Ashur is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Beginning, whole, or associated with the ancient city and chief god of Assyria.
Origin and history
Ashur is an ancient East Semitic name originating from Akkadian and Assyrian heritage. It refers to the chief deity of the Assyrian pantheon, the capital city of ancient Assyria, and the nation itself. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
794 babies in the United States have been named Ashur since 1880. It ranks #3882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1688.
States where it is most popular
- IL (36.4 %)
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- NC (11.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 314 |
| 2020-2029 | 239 |
Fun facts
- Ashur was the original capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire located along the Tigris River in modern-day Iraq.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s relative to its historical baseline.