Aster
Aster: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aster
Root meaning: “a plant of the genus Aster”
- A unisex given name from Latin.
Etymology
From aster (“a plant of the genus Aster”) and its etymon Latin astēr (“a star”).
How popular is Aster?
Since 1880, 752 girls and 356 boys in the U.S. have been named Aster (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2467 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #2570 in 1912. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Aster
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Aster
Sister and brother names that share Aster's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Aster FAQ
What does the name Aster mean?
Aster traces back to a root meaning "a plant of the genus Aster". A unisex given name from Latin. From aster (“a plant of the genus Aster”) and its etymon Latin astēr (“a star”).
What is the origin of the name Aster?
Aster is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Aster?
Since 1880, 752 girls and 356 boys in the U.S. have been named Aster (68% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2467 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #2570 in 1912. In 2025, 100 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aster a boy or girl name?
Aster is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (752 girls and 356 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.