Ashur
A male given name of Assyrian usage.
Every Ashur since 1979 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashur
Ashur is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,519 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 794 American babies have been named Ashur. Its peak came in 2024, when 49 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 Ashur stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashur year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,519 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,675 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,352 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,218 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,920 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,146 |
| 2018 | 40 | #2,950 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,635 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,771 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,699 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,762 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,303 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,370 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,529 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,043 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,080 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,453 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,694 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,339 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,432 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,831 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,125 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,695 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,073 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,530 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashur mean?
A male given name of Assyrian usage.
How popular is the name Ashur in 2025?
Ashur ranked #3,519 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashur?
794 babies have been named Ashur in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashur most popular?
Ashur peaked in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Ashur a boy or girl name?
Ashur is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashur rising or falling?
Ashur is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.