Aster
ah-stur
US Popularity:3340
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Star; Flower
Aster is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, meaning “star.” Aster is also a flower, named for its star-like appearance, and was considered sacred to the Greek and Roman deities. These ancient wildflowers are steeped in mysticism and have intriguing origins. Virgo (aka Persephone) was believed to have scattered stardust on the earth, which bloomed into aster meadows. These delicate blossoms may also have come from the tears of goddess Astraea. If you’re expecting a September baby, the month’s birth flower is aster, making it a fitting title for your little star. A beautiful name rich with antiquity and magic, baby will shine bright with a name like Aster.
Aster Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aster is currently #530 on The Bump
Boy:Aster is currently #381 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Aster is currently #310 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aster is currently #3340 in U.S. births
Boy:Aster is currently #6975 in U.S. births
Girl:Aster is currently #4565 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#4565
in 2022
+ 143
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Aster, December 2022
Merriam-Webster, aster, noun
WordSense, Aster
WordSense, aster
Britannica, aster, plant, April 2015
Online Etymology Dictionary, aster (n.), September, 2017
Theoi Greek Mythology, Astraia
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