Ash
boy name#1176 in 2025Ash entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #1064 in 2023, ranks #1176 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1975–2025
#1176
rank today
#1064
peak (2023)
175
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5760 |
| 1980s | #4984 |
| 1990s | #4561 |
| 2000s | #2981 |
| 2010s | #1801 |
| 2020s | #1105 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ash has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Ash are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ash is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ash in 2025?
- Ash ranks #1176 among US boy names in 2025, with 175 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ash most popular?
- Ash peaked in 2023, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ash with classmates?
- Ash will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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