Total births
493
Girls' name · since 1896
Asenath
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 493 babies named Asenath, peaking in 1941. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8983
- among girls today
- 493
- born since 1896
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
493 babies have been named Asenath since 1896, making it today's #8983 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Asenath recorded 493 times among girls since 1896, holding rank #8983 nationally today, ahead of 49% of girls, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #8983 among girls today
- 493 born since 1896
- 1940s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Asenath is currently the #8983 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 493 born since 1896, peaking in the 1940s.
- #8983
- among girls today
- 493
- born since 1896
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Asenath vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8983
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Asenath was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
40 babies were named Asenath in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
How Asenath compares
493 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Asenath's all-time total is 29% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Asenath | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 493 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Asenath's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Asenath splits its recorded history at 1982: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1941 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Asenath at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1941
Current rank
#8,983
Active since
1896
Asenath popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (1941)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Asenath by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Asenath's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Asenath births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1940s
1940s
164 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
- 2010s
2010s
99 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 164 births (33% of all-time use).
Asenath by state
Where Asenath concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 14 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Asenath's total US births 3.4%
Even split
17 of 493 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asenath? ▼
493 babies have been named Asenath since 1896. It currently ranks #8983 among girls. The peak year was 1941 with 40 births.
When was Asenath most popular? ▼
Asenath was most popular in the 1940s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Asenath most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asenath are California (17 births), Pennsylvania (14 births), Ohio (7 births).
How long has the name Asenath been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Asenath since 1896 -- 130 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Asenath? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aseel, Asees, Ase, Aseneth, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Asenath's data
- Asenath's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Asenaths (17 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 Asenath
Nearby Names Like Asenath
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asenath
Aseel Girl
#2450 1,234 births
Asees Girl
#2531 445 births
Ase Girl
#7565 135 births
Aseneth Girl
#15570 118 births
Asenat Girl
#8881 113 births
Compare Asenath side by side: Asenath vs Aseel Asenath vs Asees Asenath vs Ase
Related Names
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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, 1896–2025 (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. "Asenath: #8983 Girls' Name - 493 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asenath. 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 Asenath 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.