Asohn
A modern invented name derived from "son", meaning "male offspring".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Asohn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Asohn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Asohn births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Asohn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Asohn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,984
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Asohn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Asohn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Asohn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Asohn
The given name Asohn is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "ashu," which means "healer" or "provider of good health." This suggests that the name Asohn was initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed healing abilities or worked as physicians or herbalists.
In the early days of the Sumerian civilization, the name Asohn was predominantly associated with members of the priesthood or those who served in the temples dedicated to the goddess of healing, Gula. The earliest known historical reference to the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets dating back to the third millennium BCE, which documented the names of temple workers and their roles.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Asohn was a renowned Sumerian physician who lived in the city-state of Ur around 2500 BCE. His name was Asohn-kiri, which translates to "Asohn the healer." Historical records indicate that he was highly regarded for his extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs and his ability to treat various ailments.
During the Akkadian Empire, which ruled over Mesopotamia from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Asohn gained popularity among the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Asohn-sharru, a high-ranking official who served as a military commander under King Sargon of Akkad (reigned circa 2334 BCE - 2279 BCE).
The name Asohn also appeared in ancient Babylonian texts, particularly those related to the practice of medicine and healing. One such individual was Asohn-bani, a Babylonian physician who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi (circa 1792 BCE - 1750 BCE). He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his extensive knowledge of herbal remedies.
In the later part of ancient Mesopotamian history, the name Asohn became associated with individuals from various professions, not just those related to healing. For example, Asohn-nadi was a prominent scribe and scholar who lived during the Neo-Babylonian period (circa 626 BCE - 539 BCE), known for his expertise in cuneiform writing and literature.
While the name Asohn has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has since spread to other cultures and regions, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its original meaning and association with healing and well-being have largely remained intact throughout history.
People
Asohn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Asohn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Asohn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Asohn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Asohn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Asohn a common name?
We classify Asohn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Asohn most popular?
The single biggest year for Asohn was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Asohn is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Asohn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Asohn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Asohn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Asohn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Asohn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Asohn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Asohn?
You can see how many people share the name Asohn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.