Ashwin
Boy name · #3794 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ashwin? In official American birth records, Ashwin has been tracked continuously since 1976, giving it 49 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Ashwin, placing it at #3794 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2001, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Ashwin.
Babies named Ashwin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 49-year story
Ashwin first appears in the Social Security records in 1976, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 86 boys were named Ashwin — good for #1441 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ashwin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ashwin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ashwin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ashwin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ashwin is most common
State-level data for Ashwin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ashwin
Statistically, parents drawn to Ashwin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dallin, Javin, Kollin, Ammon, and Ashten.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ashwin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3712 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3151 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2846 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2582 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2319 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2012 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2001 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2116 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1964 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2270 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2145 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1834 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2381 |
| 2008 | 83 | #1792 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2235 |
| 2006 | 81 | #1724 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1889 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1618 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1591 |
| 2002 | 81 | #1529 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1441 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ashwin?
In official American birth records, the name Ashwin first appeared in 1976 (over 49 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 49 years.
Is Ashwin a popular boy name?
Ashwin ranked #3794 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2001.
When was the name Ashwin most popular?
Ashwin peaked in 2001, when 86 American boys received the name (ranked #1441 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ashwin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Ashwin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.