Asher is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #284 in 2015 with 170 recorded births. This places Asher in the top 5% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 360 births ranking #150. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 359.5%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 1,960 boys born was named Asher. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Asher is a Hebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed". It has an uplifting meaning and the gentle confidence of a modern biblical favourite.
In the Hebrew Bible, Asher is one of the sons of Jacob and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. The name has become increasingly popular in English-speaking countries in recent decades.