Rising since 2015, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Asan since 1995
Babies named Asan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Asan is a rare and distinctive name in the United States, first recorded in 1995 and gradually rising in usage. In 2025, it ranked 5399, with roughly 1 in 100,475 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating growing but still uncommon use. The name’s origins are varied: it may be a Korean place name or a variant of Hasan, common in Turkish and Kazakh cultures. Asan’s trajectory has been rising since 2015, reflecting a trend toward short, melodic names with international flair. Despite its recent ascent, it has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, making it a unique choice nationwide.
The name Asan has multiple possible origins. In Korean, it may be a variant of the name Asan (아산), which can mean "mountain" or be a place name. In Kazakh and Turkish, Asan is a variant of Hasan, derived from Arabic meaning "handsome" or "good." However, given its recent rise in the U.S., it is likely used as a modern coinage or a respelling of similar-sounding names.
Sibling names for Asan
Names that share Asan's style, for a brother or sister.
