Ashton Unisex

Popularity: #193 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ASH-ton //ˈæʃ.tən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: ash tree town; Old English: from the ash tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ashton originates from Old English, derived from the elements "æsc," meaning "ash tree," and "tun," meaning "town" or "settlement." This etymology suggests that the name was originally used to denote a settlement characterized by the presence of ash trees. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it likely referred to various locations in England, such as Ashton-under-Lyne in Lancashire, which was documented in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Over time, the name transitioned from a place name to a personal name, particularly in the medieval period, as surnames began to evolve into given names. Historically, Ashton has been associated with several notable figures and places.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition through its use in literature and the arts, although specific historical milestones are less pronounced compared to more prominent names. The name appears in various forms in English literature, and its usage as a given name became more common in the 20th century.

The name's connection to nature, through its etymological roots, has contributed to its appeal, evoking imagery of pastoral landscapes and rural life. Culturally, Ashton carries connotations of strength and stability, reflective of the ash tree's resilience.

The name has also been associated with various traditions and local legends, particularly in regions where settlements named Ashton are found. While diminutive forms such as Ash may be used informally, the name Ashton itself has maintained a distinct identity.

Its historical significance and linguistic roots continue to resonate, reflecting a connection to both nature and community.

Famous people named Ashton

In this section, you will find notable people named Ashton. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ashton who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ashton who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ashton Kutcher is an actor and producer best known for That '70s Show, Two and a Half Men, and Punk'd.

Ashton Sanders is an actor best known for Moonlight, The Equalizer 2, and All Day and a Night.

Ashton Irwin is a musician best known as the drummer for the band 5 Seconds of Summer.

Ashton Eaton is a retired athlete best known for winning gold medals in decathlon at the Olympics.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ashton. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ashton was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Ashton has ranked as high as #117 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Ashton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ashton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ashton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ashton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,886 1,801 85
2024 2,092 1,978 114
2023 2,461 2,344 117
2022 2,733 2,613 120
2021 2,682 2,545 137
2020 2,864 2,712 152
2019 3,189 3,048 141
2018 3,229 3,056 173
2017 3,149 2,955 194
2016 3,299 3,102 197
2015 3,216 3,024 192
2014 2,986 2,819 167
2013 2,809 2,620 189
2012 2,987 2,814 173
2011 3,782 3,548 234
2010 3,415 3,234 181
2009 3,792 3,569 223
2008 3,747 3,518 229
2007 3,612 3,381 231
2006 3,745 3,496 249
2005 4,403 4,069 334
2004 5,847 5,436 411
2003 4,846 4,215 631
2002 2,635 1,853 782
2001 2,421 1,598 823
2000 2,183 1,315 868
1999 1,969 1,065 904
1998 1,973 1,028 945
1997 1,942 964 978
1996 1,695 800 895
1995 1,739 808 931
1994 1,652 682 970
1993 1,506 714 792
1992 1,307 583 724
1991 1,387 669 718
1990 1,469 637 832
1989 1,560 533 1,027
1988 938 309 629
1987 1,044 286 758
1986 1,214 260 954
1985 358 229 129
1984 223 182 41
1983 157 121 36
1982 119 99 20
1981 89 78 11
1980 68 63 5
1979 70 63 7
1978 36 36 0
1977 37 37 0
1976 34 27 7
1975 31 31 0
1974 31 31 0
1973 23 23 0
1972 19 19 0
1971 31 31 0
1970 25 25 0
1969 23 23 0
1968 17 17 0
1967 14 14 0
1966 13 13 0
1965 13 13 0
1964 22 22 0
1963 7 7 0
1962 13 13 0
1961 9 9 0
1960 14 14 0
1959 16 16 0
1958 14 14 0
1957 20 20 0
1956 19 19 0
1955 10 10 0
1954 23 23 0
1953 9 9 0
1952 23 23 0
1951 14 14 0
1950 10 10 0
1949 9 9 0
1948 15 15 0
1947 21 21 0
1946 17 17 0
1945 19 19 0
1944 13 13 0
1943 15 15 0
1942 20 20 0
1941 17 17 0
1940 18 18 0
1939 18 18 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 19 19 0
1936 15 15 0
1935 18 18 0
1934 22 22 0
1933 15 15 0
1932 23 23 0
1931 24 24 0
1930 21 21 0
1929 21 21 0
1928 21 21 0
1927 23 23 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 25 25 0
1924 24 24 0
1923 36 36 0
1922 30 30 0
1921 22 22 0
1920 29 29 0
1919 21 21 0
1918 33 33 0
1917 26 26 0
1916 24 24 0
1915 30 30 0
1914 23 23 0
1913 15 15 0
1912 14 14 0
1911 7 7 0
1909 10 10 0
1908 6 6 0
1906 6 6 0
1902 8 8 0
1900 6 6 0
1897 7 7 0
1896 7 7 0
1893 5 5 0
1892 6 6 0
1883 6 6 0
1881 6 6 0

Top States for Ashton (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 189
9%
FL 144
7%
CA 138
7%
NY 110
5%
NC 101
5%
PA 100
5%
GA 95
5%
OH 91
4%
VA 85
4%
IL 69
3%
MI 65
3%
TN 52
3%
MD 51
3%
IN 51
3%
LA 49
2%
SC 49
2%
MS 42
2%
NJ 41
2%
MO 40
2%
WI 40
2%
KY 38
2%
AL 36
2%
WA 34
2%
AZ 31
2%
MA 30
1%
CT 24
1%
MN 23
1%
IA 20
1%
CO 18
1%
OR 17
1%
NV 17
1%
UT 16
1%
KS 15
1%
AR 15
1%
OK 13
1%
WV 12
1%
ID 12
1%
NE 8
0%
AK 7
0%
MT 7
0%
DC 6
0%
SD 6
0%
NH 6
0%
DE 5
0%
ME 5
0%