Ashton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the town of ash trees.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #136
- Peak
- #76 in 2004
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ashton Means
Ashton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the town of ash trees.
How Popular Ashton Is
Ashton currently ranks #136 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 2004. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ashton
- Ashton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 2004.
- Ashton has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Ashton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Ashton
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ashton
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ashton.
Questions About Ashton
What does Ashton mean?
Ashton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the town of ash trees.
How popular is Ashton?
Ashton currently ranks #136 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 2004. It has held steady.
Where does Ashton come from?
Ashton comes from English roots. Ashton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #76 in 2004.
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