Total births
22
Unisex name · since 1919
Ather
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Ather, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1919–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
22 boys have been named Ather since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ather has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1933.
- 22 total births
- 1919–1933 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Ather since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1933.
- 22
- total births
- 1919–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ather was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ather in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Ather's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ather's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ather at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Ather popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1933
- Peak year (1926)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Ather popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 1916 (Ather as girls' name)
Ather by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ather's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ather births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ather? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 22 babies named Ather. The most recent recorded year was 1933. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 10 births.
When was Ather most popular? ▼
Ather was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Is Ather a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ather is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 22 births, and as a girl's name it has 17 births.
How long has the name Ather been used? ▼
Ather has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 15 years of data through 1933.
What names are similar to Ather? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atharv, Athan, Athanasios, Atharva, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ather's data
- Ather's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ather
Nearby Names Like Ather
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ather
Atharv Boy
#1004 2,385 births
Athan Boy
#2318 2,173 births
Athanasios Boy
#4459 1,284 births
Atharva Boy
#2207 1,094 births
Athen Boy
#4505 692 births
Compare Ather side by side: Ather vs Atharv Ather vs Athan Ather vs Athanasios
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1919–1933 (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. "Ather: Baby Name Since 1919 - 22 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ather. 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 Ather 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.