Ash
Ash is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree or spear made of ash wood.
Origin and history
Ash is a concise English nature name derived from the ash tree or used as a short form of names like Asher or Ashley. Its modern usage in the United States has seen a steady rise as a fresh, nature-inspired choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,535 babies in the United States have been named Ash since 1880. It ranks #2573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1011.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.6 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 944 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,143 |
Famous people named Ash
- Ash Ketchum: Fictional Character, Anime Protagonist
- Ash Stymest: Model, Actor
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Old English 'æsc', which referred to both the ash tree and weapons made from its resilient wood.
- Nearly half of all U.S. male birth registrations for the name Ash have occurred since 2020.