Asaph
Every Asaph since 1988 — 431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asaph
Asaph is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,664 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 431 American babies have been named Asaph. Its peak came in 2022, when 36 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 Asaph stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asaph year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,664 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,699 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,890 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,284 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,123 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,171 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,754 |
| 2017 | 19 | #4,956 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,764 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,791 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4,994 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,659 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,550 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,061 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,232 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,928 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,794 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,234 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,728 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,342 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,273 |
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Famous people named Asaph
- Asaph Hall Astronomer · 1829–1907
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asaph in 2025?
Asaph ranked #3,664 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asaph?
431 babies have been named Asaph in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asaph most popular?
Asaph peaked in 2022, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Asaph a boy or girl name?
Asaph is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asaph rising or falling?
Asaph is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asaph?
Well-known people named Asaph include Asaph Hall (astronomer).