Ashton
Ashton is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree town or settlement among ash trees.
Origin and history
Ashton is derived from an English surname based on a place name meaning 'ash tree town'. Originally used primarily as a surname and male given name, it gained popular unisex appeal in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a well-known contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
19,660 babies in the United States have been named Ashton since 1880. It ranks #1077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1392.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.5 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- TN (5.2 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,610 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,689 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,781 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,841 |
| 2020-2029 | 725 |
Famous people named Ashton
- Ashton Shepherd: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ash
Fun facts
- It originated from various locations in England named for settlements near ash trees.
- While historically a surname and male name, Ashton gained widespread adoption for females in the United States starting in the late 1970s.