Rising since 2006, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Jasher since 1999
Babies named Jasher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 118 |
Meaning & origin
Jasher is a rare biblical name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 4,707th, with approximately 1 in 81,337 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2006, peaking in 2023. The name's appeal lies in its strong biblical connection to righteousness and its distinctive sound, similar to other Old Testament revivals like Ezra and Silas.
Jasher derives from the Hebrew root yashar, meaning 'straight' or 'upright.' It appears in the King James Version of the Bible as the title of the lost 'Book of Jasher,' referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel. Though the original book is lost, the name has been used occasionally among English-speaking Christians seeking rare biblical names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jash
Variants: Jashar
Sibling names for Jasher
Names that share Jasher's style, for a brother or sister.
