Rising since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Aser since 1985
Babies named Aser per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Aser is a rare biblical name that has seen only sporadic use in the United States. First recorded in 1985, it did not enter the top 1,000 and has never broken beyond the 6,000 range. Its peak year was 2017, though even then its rank remained low. Since 2009, the name has shown a slow upward trajectory, rising slightly in frequency over the decade. As a variant of the more familiar Asher, Aser offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a name with biblical roots but unusual in modern America. No states have recorded Aser with enough frequency to list among its top occurrences, underscoring its niche appeal.
Aser is a variant of Asher, which in the Hebrew Bible is the name of Jacob's eighth son, born to Zilpah. The name is traditionally derived from Hebrew 'ashar', meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'. In the Bible, Leah exclaims, 'Happy am I! for the daughters will call me blessed' (Genesis 30:13). Aser is a less common form found in some English translations of the Bible. The name has seen occasional use among Christian and Jewish families, though it remains rare in modern times.
“Aser” around the world
Where Aser lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aser
Names that share Aser's style, for a brother or sister.
