Total births
179
Boys' name · since 2001
Ashir
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 179 babies named Ashir, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8696
- among boys today
- 179
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Ashir currently ranks #8696 among boys' names in America, with 179 babies recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Ashir recorded 179 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #8696 nationally today, ahead of 39% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #8696 among boys today
- 179 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ashir is currently the #8696 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 179 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #8696
- among boys today
- 179
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Ashir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8696
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Ashir was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
15 babies were named Ashir in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashir compares
179 36th percentile among 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
Ashir's all-time total is 51% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 179 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ashir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ashir's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ashir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#8,696
Active since
2001
Ashir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Ashir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ashir's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Ashir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
54 births
- 2020s
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 70 births (39% of all-time use).
Ashir by state
Where Ashir concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Ashir's total US births 2.8%
Even split
5 of 179 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashir? ▼
179 babies have been named Ashir since 2001. It currently ranks #8696 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 15 births.
When was Ashir most popular? ▼
Ashir was most popular in the 2020s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Ashir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashir are Pennsylvania (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Ashir been used? ▼
Ashir has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asher, Ashton, Ashley, Ash, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ashir's data
- Pennsylvania records the most Ashirs (5 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 Ashir
Nearby Names Like Ashir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashir
Asher Boy
#20 111,227 births
Ashton Boy
#188 88,267 births
Ashley Boy
#3901 15,865 births
Ash Boy
#1153 2,535 births
Ashwin Boy
#3478 2,207 births
Compare Ashir side by side: Ashir vs Asher Ashir vs Ashton Ashir vs Ashley
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Ashir: #8696 Boys' Name - 179 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashir. 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 Ashir 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.