Boy · #3,415 in 2026

Asaph

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

Current Rank

#3,415

Peak Rank

#3,275 (2022)

Total Babies

468

5-Yr Trend

+58%

1988

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#3275

Peak Rank

468

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asaph

Asaph first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 36 Asaphs were born — ranking #3,275 that year. As of 2026, Asaph ranks #3,415 for baby boys with 34 births, rising sharply (+58% over the past five years). In total, more than 468 Asaphs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Asaph

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

Asap
Asea
Sbh
Cch
Csap
Nsap
Aesopian
Sosebee
Ccb

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asaph

What does the name Asaph mean?

Asaph is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asaph in 2026?

In 2026, Asaph ranks #3,415 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.

When was Asaph most popular?

Asaph reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,275 that year with 36 babies given the name.

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

Asaph has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asaph.

Is Asaph a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asaph?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asaph include Vernest, Bervin, Curtice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asaph

Asaph is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 468 births in the dataset. Asaph's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,275. Use the chart and map above to compare Asaph'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.