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Aster

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Pronounced AS-tuhr /ˈæs.təɹ/Medium

Meaning: StarMedium

In 30 seconds: Aster means 'star' and comes through English from the flower of the same name. It is crisp, botanical, and bright.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningStar
U.S. rank (2024)#2745 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aster carries the meaning 'star,' shared with the daisy-like flower it names. It connects to older star-themed forms such as Astraea and Astraia, and appears in accented spellings like Astèr and Astêr. Bearers include the footballer Aster Vranckx and the Ethiopian singer Aster Aweke.

The link to Astraea and Astraia ties Aster to a deeper mythological 'star' tradition, while the plain spelling keeps it clean and flower-fresh.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aster is 'star', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aster — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AstèrAstêrAstraeaAstraia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aster Vranckx (2002–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Aster Aweke (1959–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aster…

Astraea— A related star-themed form sharing Aster's 'star' meaning.
Estelle— Another girl's name built on the 'star' idea.
Stella— Carries the same 'star' meaning in a classic form.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aster mean?

Aster is usually explained as meaning 'star' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Aster?

It's commonly said AS-tuhr /ˈæs.təɹ/.

Is Aster a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aster is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aster?

In 2024, Aster ranked #2745 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.