Primarily a boy's name · 99% boys
Origin: EnglishAsher is an English-language occupational surname for an ash maker, derived from the Middle English surname "Aschere" or from the German "Äscher".
From Wikipedia
In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Asher yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
Hebrew, means happy. We're not religious but the meaning felt right as an intention for a child. Like a small prayer we could give him.
— Rachel, Denver CO, 2021
I knew an Asher growing up who was one of the most genuinely good people I've ever met. I thought: if the name carries anything, I want that.
— Kyle, Portland OR, 2022
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Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | #167 |
| 2015 | 17 | #141 |
| 2016 | 23 | #148 |
| 2017 | 166 | #99 |
| 2018 | 276 | #83 |
| 2019 | 416 | #67 |
| 2020 | 294 | #74 |
| 2021 | 231 | #70 |
| 2022 | 235 | #62 |
| 2023 | 191 | #75 |
| 2024 | 286 | #73 |
| 2025 | 263 | #74 |
