Rising since 2003, #2,933 for girls today.
Popularity of Aster since 1912
Babies named Aster per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 41 |
| 1920s | 29 | 31 |
| 1930s | 18 | 29 |
| 1940s | 6 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 | 0 |
| 2000s | 41 | 0 |
| 2010s | 267 | 32 |
| 2020s | 359 | 200 |
Meaning & origin
Aster is a unisex name that has been in use since at least 1916, when it first appeared in U.S. records. In 2025, it ranked 2933rd, with about 1 in every 28,198 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2003, reaching its peak in 2022. The name is most commonly found in Washington and California, reflecting its modern, nature-inspired appeal. As a flower name derived from the Greek word for 'star,' Aster fits well within the broader trend of botanical and celestial names.
Aster is a name drawn directly from the aster flower, whose name comes from the Greek word 'aster' meaning 'star', referring to the star-shaped bloom. The flower has been cultivated since ancient times, and the name began to be used as a given name in the English-speaking world in the late 19th century, coinciding with a trend of flower names for girls. It has since seen occasional use for both boys and girls.
Where Aster is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aster” around the world
Where Aster lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Asty
Sibling names for Aster
Names that share Aster's style, for a brother or sister.
