Name meaning & stats
Ashok
Ashok. 263 US babies since 1940, peak 1975. Notable Ashoks are 1.5× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1975
263 US babies were named Ashok between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ashoks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Film producer | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are journalists, Ashoks show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1975)