Total births
175
Boys' name · since 1976
Asmar
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 175 babies named Asmar, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 175
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
175 boys have been named Asmar since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Asmar recorded 175 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2017.
- 175 total births
- 1976–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
175 boys have been named Asmar since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 175
- total births
- 1976–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Asmar was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
20 babies were named Asmar in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Asmar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Asmar's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Asmar at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Asmar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2017
- Peak year (1978)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Asmar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Asmar's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Asmar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
56 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 57 births (33% of all-time use).
Asmar by state
Where Asmar concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 34 | 19.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 2.9% |
New Jersey share of Asmar's total US births 19.4%
Even split
34 of 175 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Asmar? ▼
Asmar has been given to 175 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 20 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Asmar most popular? ▼
Asmar was most popular in the 1980s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Asmar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Asmar are New Jersey (34 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Asmar been used? ▼
Asmar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 42 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Asmar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asmir, Asmodeus, Asmund. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Asmar's data
- Asmar's decade-level peak was the 1980s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Asmars (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Asmar
Nearby Names Like Asmar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Asmar
Compare Asmar side by side: Asmar vs Asmir Asmar vs Asmodeus Asmar vs Asmund
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2017 (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. "Asmar: Baby Name Since 1976 - 175 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/asmar. 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 Asmar 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.