Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Asher is a Hebrew name that means 'happy' or 'blessed'. It has biblical roots as one of the sons of Jacob, leading to its significance in Jewish culture. The name has evolved through various languages and remains popular today, often associated with positivity. It has strong biblical relevance, being linked to one of the tribes of Israel.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈæʃər/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Asher comes from the Hebrew word 'osher', which means 'happy' or 'blessed'. In the Bible, Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah's maid Zilpah, and the patriarch of the Tribe of Asher.
Meaning
happy, blessed
Language Evolution
Hebrew: אֲשֵׁר, Latin: Asherus, Old English: Asher, Modern English: Asher
Biblical Background
Asher is a significant biblical name, as it is associated with one of the tribes of Israel.
Historical Usage
The name Asher has been used in Jewish culture for centuries and gained broader popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Ash, Asherah, Ashely
Modern Popularity & Image
Asher is currently viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with positive traits such as happiness and good fortune.
Famous People
Asher Roth - American rapper, Asher Keddie - Australian actress, Asher Angel - American actor and singer
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 8,519 peak births in 2022
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2078th of 7545 | 241 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2265th of 6773 | 199 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2578th of 7552 | 192 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1680th of 10718 | 447 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 987th of 16616 | 1,654 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 250th of 24088 | 21,735 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 47th of 23106 | 79,188 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17350th of 19264 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10447th of 27321 | 88 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5784th of 35406 | 340 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2303rd of 30306 | 960 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
76.21% 1051st/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
64.20% 999th/1556 |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
44.86% 1090th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
26.70% 930th/3483 |
60.83% 2140th/3518 |
34.92% 1412th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.06% 1255th/3685 |
15.71% 703rd/4475 |
26.78% 1391st/5194 |
16.62% 1050th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.19% 238th/4582 |
4.94% 255th/5164 |
3.61% 264th/7313 |
3.18% 237th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.95% 38th/3984 |
1.43% 64th/4487 |
0.60% 41st/6822 |
0.97% 61st/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
73.62% 2933rd/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
30.17% 2058th/6822 |
45.22% 2838th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2078th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2265th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2578th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1680th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 987th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 250th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 47th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17350th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10447th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5784th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2303rd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.