Asahel
Asahel is a given name. Notable people with the given name include:Asahel, biblical figure Asahel C. Beckwith (1827–1896), American politician Asahel Bush (1824–1913), American newspaper publisher and businessman Asahel Curtis (1874–1941), American photographer Asahel Farr (1820–1887), American politician Asahel Finch Jr.
Meaning & Origin of Asahel
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Asahel is a given name. Notable people with the given name include:Asahel, biblical figure Asahel C. Beckwith (1827–1896), American politician Asahel Bush (1824–1913), American newspaper publisher and businessman Asahel Curtis (1874–1941), American photographer Asahel Farr (1820–1887), American politician Asahel Finch Jr.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Asahel
Asahel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 17 Asahels were born — ranking #5,335 that year. As of 2026, Asahel ranks #6,060 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 317 Asahels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Asahel
Phonetically similar names — useful when Asahel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Asahel
What does the name Asahel mean?
How popular is Asahel in 2026?
When was Asahel most popular?
In which U.S. states is Asahel most popular?
Is Asahel a unisex name?
What names go well with Asahel?
About the name Asahel
Asahel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 317 births in the dataset. Asahel's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Asahel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2021 →
- Names of the 2020s →
- Names starting with "A" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.