Ashar
Every Ashar since 1994 — 574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashar
Ashar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,058 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 574 American babies have been named Ashar. Its peak came in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ashar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,058 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,615 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,572 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,625 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,504 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,276 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,859 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,949 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,888 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,732 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,632 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,812 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,519 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,760 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,654 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,940 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,234 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,491 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,679 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,162 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,905 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,571 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,175 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ashar in 2025?
Ashar ranked #4,058 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashar?
574 babies have been named Ashar in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashar most popular?
Ashar peaked in 2019, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Ashar a boy or girl name?
Ashar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashar rising or falling?
Ashar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.