Ashton
Ashton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæʃtən/
Meaning and origin of Ashton
Root meaning: “ash (tree species)”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English æsc (“ash (tree species)”) + tūn (“enclosure, settlement”).
How popular is Ashton?
Since 1880, 19,660 girls and 88,267 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashton (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #260 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #76 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #197 for boys, with 1,886 babies given the name.
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Ashton FAQ
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ashton traces back to a root meaning "ash (tree species)". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English æsc (“ash (tree species)”) + tūn (“enclosure, settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Ashton?
Ashton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ashton?
Since 1880, 19,660 girls and 88,267 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashton (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #260 in 1989. Its highest rank for boys was #76 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #197 for boys, with 1,886 babies given the name.
Is Ashton a boy or girl name?
Ashton is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (19,660 girls and 88,267 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.