Boys name · Illinois
Asher in Illinois
Asher was the 42nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 209 babies named Asher that year. Since 1985, Illinois families have named 3,210 babies Asher.
Popularity over time
Asher in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 | 884th |
| 1995 | 10 | 748th |
| 2000 | 11 | 720th |
| 2005 | 38 | 339th |
| 2010 | 103 | 150th |
| 2015 | 152 | 102nd |
| 2020 | 190 | 63rd |
| 2025 | 209 | 42nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 884th in 1985 to 42nd in 2025.
The most babies named Asher in Illinois in a single year was 238, in 2022. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Asher reached its best rank of #1 in West Virginia (2022). See Asher in every state →
How popular is Asher in Illinois?
Asher was the 42nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 209 babies named Asher that year. Since 1985, Illinois families have named 3,210 babies Asher.
How many babies are named Asher in Illinois?
In 2025, 209 babies were named Asher in Illinois. The most babies named Asher in Illinois in a single year was 238, in 2022.
What is the rank of Asher in Illinois?
Asher ranked 42nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 2022.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.