How Many People Are Named Asad?

Complete statistics for the name Asad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Asad
Very Rare
Arabic

Asad means 'lion' in Arabic, symbolizing strength and courage. Only 1,873 people named Asad live in the US today, making up just 1 in 176,212 Americans. With 88 births in 2022, it's definitely on the rise among younger folks.

~2,040
Living in US
1 in 162,475
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 typically represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

520,994
Worldwide Bearers
#1,932
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
246,852
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
67,268
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
41,264
🇸🇴 Somalia
31,314
🇮🇷 Iran
30,835
🇮🇳 India
29,017
🇪🇬 Egypt
10,237
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
8,637
🇸🇩 Sudan
7,734
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,899

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,873 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
1,475
Would be under 30 (77%)
435
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,910 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Asad Through the Generations

Asad has seen a notable surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. In 2022, it peaked with 88 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The majority of people named Asad are under 30, with 1,475 individuals falling into this age bracket, indicating its status as a modern, trendy choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 202
California 126
Pennsylvania 105
New Jersey 99
Texas 84
Illinois 33
Minnesota 27
Ohio 25
Washington 11
Georgia 10

✨ Similar Names to Asad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Asad

How Many People Have the Name Asad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,040 people in the United States currently share the name Asad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 162,475 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asad a Common or Rare Name?

Asad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Asad Mean?

Asad means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Asad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Asad Most Popular?

The name Asad reached peak popularity in 2022, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Asad?

Approximately 2,040 people named Asad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,040. That works out to roughly 1 in 162,475 Americans.

Is Asad a rare name?

Asad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 162,475 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asad mean?

Asad means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Asad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Asad are male and 0% are female.

When was Asad most popular?

Asad peaked in 2022 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,040
All-Time Births2,040
1 in X1 in 162,475
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2022
World Rank#1,932
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.