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Ashton
BoyOld English· “ash-tree town”
- Meaning
- ash-tree town
- Origin
- Old English
- Pronunciation
- ASH-tuhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #197
- US babies 2025
- 1,801
- Best rank
- #76 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Ashton
Ashton is an Old English name that means “ash-tree town”.
Ashton comes from an English surname taken from any of several places called Ashton, from Old English aesc, "ash tree", and tun, "enclosure" or "settlement". It therefore means roughly "town by the ash trees". Many towns and villages in England bear the name, such as Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester. Like other aristocratic-sounding place surnames, it became a given name in the twentieth century and has a polished, preppy image. Ashton is used mostly for boys, though Ash is occasionally shared with girls' names such as Ashley. The name feels smooth and contemporary, and the nature link to the ash tree adds an appealing, grounded touch.
Popularity over time
Ashton first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 51 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #76 in 2004, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,436 babies. In 2025, 1,801 babies were named Ashton, and it ranked #197 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,348 in 1920, #2,443 in 1950, #1,145 in 1980, #254 in 2000, #127 in 2010, and #197 in 2025. Of the 88,267 US boys named Ashton since records began, 37% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 30,220 babies. Since 2010, 44,213 more have been named Ashton.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Colin, Jake, Jesus, Ian, and Ivan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ashton ranked highest in Mississippi, Georgia, and District of Columbia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #86 | 31 |
| Georgia | #94 | 119 |
| District of Columbia | #107 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #115 | 45 |
| Michigan | #128 | 76 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Ashton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Ashton is usually pronounced ASH-tuhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Ashton
A few middle names that flow with Ashton: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ashton
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ashton is an Old English name that means “ash-tree town”.
What is the origin of the name Ashton?
Ashton has Old English roots. Ashton comes from an English surname taken from any of several places called Ashton, from Old English aesc, "ash tree", and tun, "enclosure" or "settlement".
Is Ashton a popular name?
Yes. Ashton ranked #197 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ashton a boy or girl name?
Ashton is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Ashton over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Ashton?
Ashton is usually pronounced ASH-tuhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings