Cashton
Cashton is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Town of ash trees, or modern coin-inspired creation.
Origin and history
Cashton is a modern American name created either as a variant of the English surname-derived place name Ashton or directly inspired by the vocabulary word 'cash'. It has gained popularity in the United States during the 21st century alongside similar modern inventiveness in baby naming. Its usage is modern and reflects a contemporary trend toward strong, modern-sounding names.
Popularity in the United States
2,891 babies in the United States have been named Cashton since 1880. It ranks #2408 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #992.
States where it is most popular
- WI (15.9 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 323 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,379 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,184 |
Nicknames
Cash
Fun facts
- Cashton blends the popular vocabulary word 'cash' with the traditional English place-name suffix '-ton'.
- The name experienced a notable rise in usage in the United States starting in the late 2000s.