The nameAsher

Asher is a biblical boy's name meaning "happy" or "blessed". It has become one of the most popular boys' names in the United States.

Meaning

Asher comes from the Hebrew osher, "happiness".

Origin

Hebrew. Asher is the eighth son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

History

Asher has been in the American top 100 since 2014 and reached 20th place in 2022 and 2024.

Famous people named Asher

Popularity of the name Asher

Asher in the United States

20thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (8,519 births)
105,094babies named Asher in the United States since 1880
04,2608,519 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Asher was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 49,161 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Asher. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Asher in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 8,188 births a year on average, against 6,208 in the five years before.

Asher in the United Kingdom

138thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (418 births)
4,799babies named Asher in the United Kingdom since 1997
0209418 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Asher was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 2,204 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Asher. Half of all babies named Asher in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 380 births a year on average, against 241 in the five years before.

Sibling names for Asher

Names from the same generation as Asher, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Asher mean?

Asher comes from the Hebrew osher, "happiness".

What is the origin of the name Asher?

Hebrew. Asher is the eighth son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Is Asher a girl's or a boy's name?

Asher is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Asher?

In 2024, Asher was the 20th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8,123 births.

What are good sibling names for Asher?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliana, Delilah, Eleanor and Aurora for a sister, Ezekiel, Ezra, Elias and Mateo for a brother.

Who are famous people named Asher?

Asher Roth, rapper; Asher Angel, actor.