Ashby
Ashby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ashby
Root meaning: “ashtree”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Old English æsċ (“ashtree”) + Old Norse býr (“farm, town”).
How popular is Ashby?
Since 1880, 743 girls and 1,655 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashby (31% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4258 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #608 in 1885. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ashby FAQ
What does the name Ashby mean?
Ashby traces back to a root meaning "ashtree". A male given name. From Old English æsċ (“ashtree”) + Old Norse býr (“farm, town”).
What is the origin of the name Ashby?
Ashby is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ashby?
Since 1880, 743 girls and 1,655 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashby (31% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4258 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #608 in 1885. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ashby a boy or girl name?
Ashby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (743 girls and 1,655 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.