How Many People Are Named Asif?

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

Asif
Very Rare
Arabic

Asif is a very rare male name, with only 567 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 582,255 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 24 births.

~2,364
Living in US
1 in 140,207
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

824,977
Worldwide Bearers
#1,131
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
416,306
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
197,039
🇮🇳 India
138,788
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
19,545
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
12,370
🇬🇧 England
7,014
🇲🇿 Mozambique
4,320
🇺🇸 United States
4,145
🇴🇲 Oman
2,841
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,504

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
567 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
233
Would be under 30 (39%)
357
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 590 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Asif Through the Generations

Asif has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1982 when there were 24 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 357 people in this age bracket, while 233 are under 30. Interestingly, no one named Asif is over 60, indicating a relatively new generation of bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 91
Illinois 12
California 7
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Asif

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asif's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Asif

How Many People Have the Name Asif?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,364 people in the United States currently share the name Asif. That works out to roughly 1 in every 140,207 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asif a Common or Rare Name?

Asif 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Asif Most Popular?

The name Asif reached peak popularity in 1982, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Asif?

Approximately 2,364 people named Asif live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,364. That works out to roughly 1 in 140,207 Americans.

Is Asif a rare name?

Asif is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 140,207 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asif mean?

The meaning and origin of Asif are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Asif more male or female?

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

When was Asif most popular?

Asif peaked in 1982 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US2,364
All-Time Births2,364
1 in X1 in 140,207
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1982
World Rank#1,131
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.