Total births
2,207
Boys' name · since 1976
Ashwin
Ashwin has 2,207 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3478
- among boys today
- 2,207
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
2,207 babies have been named Ashwin since 1976, making it today's #3478 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Ashwin recorded 2,207 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #3478 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #3478 among boys today
- 2,207 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ashwin is currently the #3478 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 2,207 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3478
- among boys today
- 2,207
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Ashwin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3478
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Ashwin was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
86 babies were named Ashwin in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashwin compares
2,207 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Ashwin's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashwin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,207 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 86 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ashwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ashwin's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 86, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ashwin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#3,478
Active since
1976
Ashwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Ashwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ashwin's strongest decade.
743 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Ashwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 178
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
417 births
- 2000s
2000s
743 births
- 2010s
2010s
631 births
- 2020s 217
2020s
217 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 743 births (34% of all-time use).
How Ashwin 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 Ashwin's total volume
Ashwin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ashwin by state
Where Ashwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 399 | 18.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 134 | 6.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 106 | 4.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 76 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 51 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 32 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 31 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 29 | 1.3% |
California share of Ashwin's total US births 18.1%
Even split
399 of 2,207 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Ashwin appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashwin? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 2,207 babies named Ashwin. Today it holds rank #3478 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 86 births.
When was Ashwin most popular? ▼
Ashwin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 743 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Ashwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashwin are California (399 births), Texas (134 births), New Jersey (106 births).
How long has the name Ashwin been used? ▼
Records for Ashwin go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashwin? ▼
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 Ashwin's data
- Ashwin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (743 total births); usage has since declined to 217 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ashwins (399 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 Ashwin
Nearby Names Like Ashwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashwin
Asher Boy
#20 111,227 births
Ashton Boy
#188 88,267 births
Ashley Boy
#3901 15,865 births
Ash Boy
#1153 2,535 births
Ashtyn Boy
#1850 2,080 births
Compare Ashwin side by side: Ashwin vs Asher Ashwin vs Ashton Ashwin vs Ashley
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ashwin
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Ashwin: #3478 Boys' Name - 2,207 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashwin. 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 Ashwin 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.