How Many People Are Named Asenath?

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

Asenath
Very Rare
Egyptian

Asenath means 'my happiness is in her' and has roots in ancient Egypt; there are just 369 people named Asenath in the US today, making up 1 in 894,568 Americans. The majority, 49%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~369
Living in US
1 in 894,568
Americans
1941
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
My happiness is in her
🌐
Origin
Egyptian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Mysterious
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,093
Worldwide Bearers
#95,119
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,432
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,388
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,225
🇺🇸 United States
477
🇹🇿 Tanzania
159
🇺🇬 Uganda
59
🇧🇷 Brazil
58
🇯🇲 Jamaica
54
🇿🇦 South Africa
35
🇨🇦 Canada
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
369 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
187
Would be under 30 (39%)
58
Would be 30–60 (12%)
237
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 482 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: 1941

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
53
International
94

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

📜 Asenath Through the Generations

Asenath saw its peak popularity in 1941 with 40 births, but it's now experiencing a resurgence, positioning itself as a name between classic and modern. With an average age of 51, Asenath's community skews older, with 187 under 30, 58 aged 30-60, and 237 over 60. This distribution highlights its enduring appeal across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17
Pennsylvania 14
Ohio 7
Michigan 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Asenath

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asenath's Egyptian roots

📄 About the Name Asenath

How Many People Have the Name Asenath?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 369 people in the United States currently share the name Asenath. That works out to roughly 1 in every 894,568 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asenath a Common or Rare Name?

Asenath 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 Asenath Mean?

Asenath means "my happiness is in her" and comes from Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Asenath Most Popular?

The name Asenath reached peak popularity in 1941, with 40 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 Asenath?

Approximately 369 people named Asenath live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 482. That works out to roughly 1 in 894,568 Americans.

Is Asenath a rare name?

Asenath is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 894,568 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asenath mean?

Asenath means "my happiness is in her" and comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Asenath more male or female?

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

When was Asenath most popular?

Asenath peaked in 1941 with 40 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 US369
All-Time Births482
1 in X1 in 894,568
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1941
World Rank#95,119
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.