Masculine dossier · first seen 1987
Asahel
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
17
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Asahel
How many people are named Asahel?
An estimated 301 living Americans are named Asahel.
How rare is Asahel?
Asahel is very rare among babies today, with 15 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 11.8% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Asahel?
The median age of a living American named Asahel is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 21 years old.
Is Asahel still popular?
Yes — Asahel is currently rising in popularity, with 15 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
1987Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
11.8%
2025
15
All-time
305