125,322births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Alberta
#27Alberta 2025
Asher is a boy name family recorded 125,322 times in 18 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#27 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2021, at 347.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Asher
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asher | English | 112,690 | 🇺🇸 United States | #28 | 2022 | ▲ 61 % |
| Asher | English | 4,493 | 🏴 England & Wales | #150 | 2025 | ▲ 166 % |
| Asher | English | 2,552 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #40 | 2024 | ▲ 93 % |
| Asher | English | 1,489 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #27 | 2021 | ▶ 1 % |
| Asher | English | 1,063 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #31 | 2020 | ▲ 44 % |
| Asher | English | 848 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #88 | 2022 | – |
Questions about Asher
How popular is the name Asher?
In 2025 it ranked #27 in Alberta. Official registers record 125,322 births across 18 countries.
When was Asher most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2021, at 347.1 births per 100,000.
Is Asher a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Asher is a boy name.