NAME PROFILE

Aster

Originating from the Gaelic word for 'exile' or 'stranger,' the name is also linked to the Greek word for 'gift.' It represents a person with an adventurous soul and a resilient spirit who is often seen as a precious blessing to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,108
GenderFemale (4% / 96%)
Peak year2022
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1915
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 50%TX — 17%NY — 12%WA — 12%VA — 8%

Notable People

Doran Grant (Professional Football Player, Pittsburgh Steelers) · Doran Martell (Prince of Dorne, A Game of Thrones) · Doran Clark (Actress, Black Eagle) · Doran Larmer (Rugby Union Player, Queensland Reds) · Doran Yeager (Guitarist, The Grapes of Wrath)

Nicknames & Diminutives

DorieRanny

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