Boy · #2,690 in 2026

Asim

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

Current Rank

#2,690

Peak Rank

#2,062 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1969

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2062

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Asim

Asim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 57 Asims were born — ranking #2,436 that year. As of 2026, Asim ranks #2,690 for baby boys with 48 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 1K Asims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Asim

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

Asem
Assum
Asam
Asom
Assem
Asin
Isim
Esem
Asm
Ason
Awesome
Awsome

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Asim

What does the name Asim mean?

Asim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Asim in 2026?

In 2026, Asim ranks #2,690 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.

When was Asim most popular?

Asim reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,062 that year with 57 babies given the name.

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

Asim has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Asim.

Is Asim a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Asim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Asim include Weylin, Sabrina, Sacha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Asim

Asim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Asim's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,062. Use the chart and map above to compare Asim'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.