Ashton
Ashton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree town or settlement from Old English 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'tūn' (enclosure, town).
Origin and history
Ashton is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English place names. It originally referred to a town or settlement near ash trees. In the United States, it gained significant popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially for boys.
Popularity in the United States
88,267 babies in the United States have been named Ashton since 1880. It ranks #340 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #159.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 248 |
| 1930-1940 | 190 |
| 1940-1950 | 164 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 145 |
| 1970-1980 | 323 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,160 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,950 |
| 2000-2010 | 32,450 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,220 |
| 2020-2029 | 13,993 |
Famous people named Ashton
- Ashton Kutcher: Actor, Producer
- Ashton Eaton: Athlete, Olympic Champion
Nicknames
Ash
Fun facts
- It originated as a habitational name for people living near ash trees in old Anglo-Saxon settlements.
- Like many modern boys' names, Ashton transitioned from a family surname to a widespread first name.