Total births
952
Boys' name · since 1969
Ashraf
952 babies named Ashraf in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1988. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4470
- among boys today
- 952
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
952 babies have been named Ashraf since 1969, making it today's #4470 boys' name.
Ashraf has 952 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4470 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #4470 among boys today
- 952 born since 1969
- 1980s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ashraf is currently the #4470 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 952 born since 1969, peaking in the 1980s.
- #4470
- among boys today
- 952
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Ashraf vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4470
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Ashraf was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
35 babies were named Ashraf in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashraf compares
952 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Ashraf's all-time total is 159% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashraf | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 952 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ashraf's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ashraf splits its recorded history at 1998: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ashraf at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#4,470
Active since
1969
Ashraf popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Ashraf by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ashraf's strongest decade.
200 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Ashraf births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
106 births
- 1980s
1980s
200 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 200 births (21% of all-time use).
How Ashraf 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 Ashraf's total volume
Ashraf vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ashraf by state
Where Ashraf concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 79 | 8.3% |
| #2 | California | | 45 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Ashraf's total US births 8.3%
Even split
79 of 952 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashraf? ▼
Ashraf has been given to 952 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4470 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Ashraf most popular? ▼
Ashraf was most popular in the 1980s decade with 200 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Ashraf most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashraf are New York (79 births), California (45 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Ashraf been used? ▼
Records for Ashraf go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashraf? ▼
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 Ashraf's data
- Ashraf's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (200 total births) through the 2020s (123) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Ashrafs (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Ashraf
Nearby Names Like Ashraf
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashraf
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 Ashraf side by side: Ashraf vs Asher Ashraf vs Ashton Ashraf vs Ashley
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1969–2025 (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. "Ashraf: #4470 Boys' Name - 952 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashraf. 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 Ashraf 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 July 2026.