Ashwin
Every Ashwin since 1976 — 2,207 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashwin
Ashwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,765 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,207 American babies have been named Ashwin. Its peak came in 2001, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ashwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashwin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,765 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,458 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,720 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,158 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,780 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,588 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,549 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,319 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,012 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,001 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,120 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,967 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,272 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,147 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,835 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,383 |
| 2008 | 83 | #1,793 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,238 |
| 2006 | 81 | #1,725 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1,892 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1,618 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1,593 |
| 2002 | 81 | #1,529 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,442 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,610 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,447 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,630 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,118 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,108 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ashwin in 2025?
Ashwin ranked #3,765 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashwin?
2,207 babies have been named Ashwin in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashwin most popular?
Ashwin peaked in 2001, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Ashwin a boy or girl name?
Ashwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashwin rising or falling?
Ashwin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.