Total births
570
Boys' name · since 1972
Aasim
Aasim has 570 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4757
- among boys today
- 570
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Aasim currently ranks #4757 among boys' names in America, with 570 babies recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aasim has been recorded 570 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #4757 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #4757 among boys today
- 570 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aasim is currently the #4757 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 570 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4757
- among boys today
- 570
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Aasim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4757
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Aasim was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
79 babies were named Aasim in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Aasim compares
570 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aasim's all-time total is 55% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aasim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 570 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 79 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aasim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aasim splits its recorded history at 2009: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aasim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,757
Active since
1972
Aasim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Aasim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aasim's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Aasim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
- 2010s
2010s
260 births
- 2020s
2020s
177 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 260 births (46% of all-time use).
How Aasim compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aasim's total volume
Aasim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aasim by state
Where Aasim concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 78 | 13.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 32 | 5.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 31 | 5.4% |
| #4 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Aasim's total US births 13.7%
Even split
78 of 570 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aasim? ▼
570 babies have been named Aasim since 1972. It currently ranks #4757 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 79 births.
When was Aasim most popular? ▼
Aasim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Aasim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aasim are Pennsylvania (78 births), New Jersey (32 births), New York (31 births).
How long has the name Aasim been used? ▼
Aasim has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aasim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aasir, Aashrith, Aashir, Aashish, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aasim's data
- Aasim's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (260 total births) through the 2020s (177) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Aasims (78 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aasim
Nearby Names Like Aasim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aasim
Aasir Boy
#4306 432 births
Aashrith Boy
#13323 193 births
Aashir Boy
#9476 186 births
Aashish Boy
137 births
Aason Boy
#9655 117 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aasim: #4757 Boys' Name - 570 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aasim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aasim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.