Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Ashok

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#3,078 (1975)

Total Babies

258

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2018

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#3078

Peak Rank

258

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashok

Ashok first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 12 Ashoks were born — ranking #3,078 that year. As of 2026, Ashok ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 258 Ashoks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Ashok

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

Agic
Ashoka
Ashlock
Ashk
Ishaq
Ishak
Attic
Alec
Ashy
Atic
Alack
Asic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashok

What does the name Ashok mean?

Ashok is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashok in 2026?

In 2026, Ashok ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashok most popular?

Ashok reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #3,078 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Ashok a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ashok?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashok include Glenden, Breland, Bon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashok

Ashok is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 258 births in the dataset. Ashok's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #3,078. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashok'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.