Total births
794
Boys' name · since 1979
Ashur
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 794 babies named Ashur, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2698
- among boys today
- 794
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Ashur currently ranks #2698 among boys' names in America, with 794 babies recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Ashur recorded 794 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #2698 nationally today, ahead of 81% 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 1979 to 2025.
- #2698 among boys today
- 794 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ashur is currently the #2698 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 794 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2698
- among boys today
- 794
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Ashur vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2698
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Ashur was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
49 babies were named Ashur in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashur compares
794 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Ashur's all-time total is 116% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashur | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 794 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ashur's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ashur's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ashur at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,698
Active since
1979
Ashur popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Ashur by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ashur's strongest decade.
314 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Ashur births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
314 births
- 2020s
2020s
239 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 314 births (40% of all-time use).
How Ashur 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 Ashur's total volume
Ashur vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ashur by state
Where Ashur concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Ashur's total US births 2.0%
Even split
16 of 794 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashur? ▼
Ashur has been given to 794 babies in the U.S. since 1979, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2698 as of the latest data. 49 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Ashur most popular? ▼
Ashur was most popular in the 2010s decade with 314 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Ashur most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashur are Illinois (16 births), California (12 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Ashur been used? ▼
Ashur has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashur? ▼
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 Ashur's data
- Ashur's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (314 total births) through the 2020s (239) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Ashurs (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Ashur
Nearby Names Like Ashur
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashur
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 Ashur side by side: Ashur vs Asher Ashur vs Ashton Ashur vs Ashley
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, 1979–2025 (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. "Ashur: #2698 Boys' Name - 794 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashur. 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 Ashur 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.