How Many People Are Named Asir?

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

Asir
Very Rare
Arabic

Asir is a name with roots in Arabic, meaning "captivating" or "chosen," and it's an exceptionally rare find in the United States. Only about 367 people living in America today carry this name, which means roughly 1 in 898,926 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name that peaked in 2019 with 47 births and skews remarkably young, with an average age of just 8.

~367
Living in US
1 in 898,926
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Captivating or chosen one
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Monday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Intuitive Compassionate
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents harmony, cooperation, and sensitivity. People with this number are often natural peacemakers who thrive in partnerships, and they're drawn to creating balance in every aspect of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,648
Worldwide Bearers
#36,940
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
7,336
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,268
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,405
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,474
🇵🇰 Pakistan
542
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
525
🇮🇶 Iraq
362
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
291
🇾🇪 Yemen
194
🇵🇭 Philippines
183

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
367 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
370
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 370 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Asir Through the Generations

Asir is a name that didn't appear on the American radar until very recently, and it's been climbing fast. All 370 recorded births in the US have occurred within the last generation, meaning every single person named Asir is under 30 years old. There aren't any bearers in the 30-60 or over-60 age brackets, which makes this a truly 21st-century phenomenon in the US. The name hit its peak in 2019, when 47 babies were given this name, a record high that reflects its rising trajectory. With an average age of just 8, it's safe to say playgrounds are where you'll find most people named Asir right now. Globally, it's more established, ranking #36,940 worldwide with about 20,648 living bearers, and it's most commonly found in India. That international presence suggests the name has deeper cultural roots abroad, and it's only now gaining traction stateside. If the current trend holds, we can expect Asir to become increasingly familiar in American classrooms over the coming years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 35
California 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Asir

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asir's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Asir

How Many People Have the Name Asir?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 367 people in the United States currently share the name Asir. That works out to roughly 1 in every 898,926 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asir a Common or Rare Name?

Asir 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 Asir Mean?

Asir means "Captivating or chosen one" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Asir Most Popular?

The name Asir reached peak popularity in 2019, with 47 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 Asir?

Approximately 367 people named Asir live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 370. That works out to roughly 1 in 898,926 Americans.

Is Asir a rare name?

Asir is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 898,926 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asir mean?

Asir means "Captivating or chosen one" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Asir more male or female?

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

When was Asir most popular?

Asir peaked in 2019 with 47 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 US367
All-Time Births370
1 in X1 in 898,926
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2019
World Rank#36,940
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.