Ashby
Ashby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree farm or settlement.
Origin and history
Ashby originates as an Old English habitational surname meaning 'ash tree farm' or 'settlement near ash trees'. Historically used primarily as a family name, it has seen steady, low-frequency use as a given name for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,655 babies in the United States have been named Ashby since 1880. It ranks #3116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1851.
States where it is most popular
- VA (96.1 %)
- CA (2.6 %)
- GA (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 150 |
| 1920-1930 | 190 |
| 1930-1940 | 124 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 96 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 182 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 76 |
Famous people named Ashby
- Ashby Knight: Athlete, Coach
Fun facts
- The name combines Old English 'æsc' (ash tree) and Old Norse 'býr' (farm or village).
- Ashby fits into the long-standing English tradition of adopting geographical family surnames as given names.