Ashton
Ashton is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from Old English, meaning 'ash tree town' or 'settlement near ash trees.' It combines nature imagery with a sophisticated, place-name origin that has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#188 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •The nickname 'Ash' offers a cool, streamlined alternative
- •Became particularly popular in the 1990s and 2000s
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Famous People
Ashton Kutcher
Actor and entrepreneur
Ashton Eaton
Olympic decathlon gold medalist
Ashton Sanders
Actor (Moonlight)
Ashton Irwin
Drummer for 5 Seconds of Summer
Statistics
86,447
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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