Girl · #7,348 in 2026

Asenath

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

Current Rank

#7,348

Peak Rank

#1,184 (1941)

Total Babies

509

5-Yr Trend

+27%

1896

First Year

2026

Last Year

1941

Peak Year

#1184

Peak Rank

509

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asenath

Asenath first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 40 Asenaths were born — ranking #1,184 that year. As of 2026, Asenath ranks #7,348 for baby girls with 14 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 509 Asenaths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Asenath

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

Acinus
Asinus
Azimuth
Acinose
Ascend
Ascent
Assent
Ascends
Assonate
Acinous
Ascents
Asine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asenath

What does the name Asenath mean?

Asenath is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asenath in 2026?

In 2026, Asenath ranks #7,348 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Asenath most popular?

Asenath reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #1,184 that year with 40 babies given the name.

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

Asenath has historically been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asenath.

Is Asenath a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asenath?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asenath include Electa, Neola, Hildreth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asenath

Asenath is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 509 births in the dataset. Asenath's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #1,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Asenath'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.