Asim
Every Asim since 1969 — 1,325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Asim
Asim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,393 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,325 American babies have been named Asim. Its peak came in 2022, when 58 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 Asim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Asim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,393 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,916 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,697 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,412 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,865 |
| 2020 | 35 | #3,207 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,811 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2,637 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,679 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,597 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,700 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,870 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,259 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,530 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,762 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,225 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,897 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,456 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,018 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,057 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,949 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,936 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,432 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,311 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,065 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,187 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,858 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,368 |
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Famous people named Asim
- Asim Ferhatović Soccer player · 1933–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Asim in 2025?
Asim ranked #2,393 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Asim?
1,325 babies have been named Asim in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Asim most popular?
Asim peaked in 2022, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Asim a boy or girl name?
Asim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Asim rising or falling?
Asim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Asim?
Well-known people named Asim include Asim Ferhatović (soccer player).