Boy · #5,400 in 2026

Ascher

Ascher is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daisy Ascher (1944–2003), Mexican photographer Fritz Ascher (1893–1970), German artist John Ascher, entomologist Joseph Ascher (1829–1869), Dutch composer and court pianist to Eugénie de Montijo Kate Ascher, author and executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Kenneth Lee Ascher, American jazz…

Current Rank
#5,400
Peak Rank
#2,997 (2013)
Total Babies
531
5-Yr Trend
-23%
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#2997
Peak Rank
531
Total Count
23
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ascher

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ascher is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daisy Ascher (1944–2003), Mexican photographer Fritz Ascher (1893–1970), German artist John Ascher, entomologist Joseph Ascher (1829–1869), Dutch composer and court pianist to Eugénie de Montijo Kate Ascher, author and executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Kenneth Lee Ascher, American jazz…

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The Story of Ascher

Ascher first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 37 Aschers were born — ranking #2,997 that year. As of 2026, Ascher ranks #5,400 for baby boys with 17 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 531 Aschers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ascher

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ascher

What does the name Ascher mean?
Ascher is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include:Daisy Ascher (1944–2003), Mexican photographer Fritz Ascher (1893–1970), German artist John Ascher, entomologist Joseph Ascher (1829–1869), Dutch composer and court pianist to Eugénie de Montijo Kate Ascher, author and executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Kenneth Lee Ascher, American jazz…
How popular is Ascher in 2026?
In 2026, Ascher ranks #5,400 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Ascher most popular?
Ascher reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #2,997 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ascher most popular?
Ascher has historically been most popular in Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ascher.
Is Ascher a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ascher is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ascher?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ascher include Jacek, Jaiven, Leeam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ascher

Ascher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 531 births in the dataset. Ascher's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #2,997. Use the chart and map above to compare Ascher'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.