Asher is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #20 in 2022 with 8,410 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 8,410 births ranking #20. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,373.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 207 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.