Boy · #4,320 in 2026

Asaf

Name: Popularity of the name Asaf in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Asaf, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,320

Peak Rank

#3,920 (2024)

Total Babies

437

5-Yr Trend

+57%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#3920

Peak Rank

437

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asaf

Asaf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 26 Asafs were born — ranking #4,055 that year. As of 2026, Asaf ranks #4,320 for baby boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+57% over the past five years). In total, more than 437 Asafs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Asaf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Asaf is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Asef
Asai
Ahsa
Osf
Asif
Acif
Esafe
Rosoff
Asa
Asi
Aso
Ossify

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asaf

What does the name Asaf mean?

Asaf is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asaf in 2026?

In 2026, Asaf ranks #4,320 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Asaf most popular?

Asaf reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,920 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Asaf most popular?

Asaf has historically been most popular in New York, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asaf.

Is Asaf a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Asaf is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Asaf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asaf include Ry, Jamarco, Demetry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asaf

Asaf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 437 births in the dataset. Asaf's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,920. Use the chart and map above to compare Asaf's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.