Asad
Every Asad since 1970 — 1,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asad
Asad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,919 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,991 American babies have been named Asad. Its peak came in 2022, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Asad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #1,919 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,014 |
| 2023 | 78 | #1,971 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1,826 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1,884 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1,923 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,218 |
| 2018 | 79 | #1,887 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,170 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,062 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,157 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,380 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,636 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,510 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,918 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,339 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,545 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,447 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,885 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,664 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,132 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,787 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,129 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1,936 |
| 2000 | 45 | #2,198 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,512 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,064 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,613 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,164 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,770 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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Famous people named Asad
- Asad ibn al-Furat Lawyer · 759–828
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asad in 2025?
Asad ranked #1,919 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asad?
1,991 babies have been named Asad in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asad most popular?
Asad peaked in 2022, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Asad a boy or girl name?
Asad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asad rising or falling?
Asad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asad?
Well-known people named Asad include Asad ibn al-Furat (lawyer).