Total births
431
Boys' name · since 1988
Asaph
431 babies named Asaph in U.S. Social Security records since 1988, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3747
- among boys today
- 431
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Asaph is the #3747 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 431 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Asaph recorded 431 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #3747 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #3747 among boys today
- 431 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Asaph is currently the #3747 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 431 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3747
- among boys today
- 431
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Asaph vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3747
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Asaph was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
36 babies were named Asaph in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Asaph compares
431 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Asaph's all-time total is 17% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Asaph | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 431 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Asaph's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Asaph's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Asaph at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,747
Active since
1988
Asaph popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Asaph by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Asaph's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Asaph births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
73 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
169 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 171 births (40% of all-time use).
Asaph by state
Where Asaph concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Asaph's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 431 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asaph? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 431 babies named Asaph. Today it holds rank #3747 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 36 births.
When was Asaph most popular? ▼
Asaph was most popular in the 2010s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Asaph most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asaph are California (5 births), Florida (5 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Asaph been used? ▼
Asaph has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Asaph? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asa, Asaiah, Asad, Asael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Asaph's data
- Asaph's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (169) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Asaphs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Asaph
Nearby Names Like Asaph
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asaph
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Asaiah Boy
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Asad Boy
#2018 1,991 births
Asael Boy
#2112 1,644 births
Asante Boy
#2769 1,246 births
Compare Asaph side by side: Asaph vs Asa Asaph vs Asaiah Asaph vs Asad
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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, 1988–2025 (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. "Asaph: #3747 Boys' Name - 431 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asaph. 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 Asaph 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.