NAME PROFILE
Asher
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning 'happy' or 'blessed.' It carries a joyful and uplifting quality, suggesting a person who brings happiness and positivity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 112,690 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1922 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 26%CA — 23%TX — 20%GA — 16%PA — 15%
Notable People
Asher Roth (Rapper, known for 'I Love College') · Asher Angel (Actor, known for 'Shazam!') · Asher Keddie (Actress, known for 'Offspring') · Asher B. Durand (Artist, known for landscape painting) · Asher Lev (Fictional character in 'My Name is Asher Lev' by Chaim Potok)
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