Asael
Every Asael since 1975 — 1,644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asael
Asael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,793 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,644 American babies have been named Asael. Its peak came in 2025, when 89 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 Asael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #1,793 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,100 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,224 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,471 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,779 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,149 |
| 2019 | 40 | #2,995 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,377 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,453 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,063 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,114 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,372 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,367 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,417 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,129 |
| 2010 | 70 | #1,975 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,204 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,239 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,315 |
| 2005 | 68 | #1,870 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,076 |
| 2003 | 64 | #1,845 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,431 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,068 |
| 2000 | 35 | #2,626 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,069 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,319 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,603 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,970 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,528 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asael in 2025?
Asael ranked #1,793 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asael?
1,644 babies have been named Asael in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asael most popular?
Asael peaked in 2025, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Asael a boy or girl name?
Asael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asael rising or falling?
Asael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.