Ashby
boy name#6446 in 2025Ashby entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #604 in 1885, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6446
rank today
#604
peak (1885)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #791 |
| 1890s | #823 |
| 1900s | #1024 |
| 1910s | #1555 |
| 1920s | #1821 |
| 1930s | #2224 |
| 1940s | #1913 |
| 1950s | #2780 |
| 1960s | #3233 |
| 1970s | #4009 |
| 1980s | #4359 |
| 1990s | #4831 |
| 2000s | #4752 |
| 2010s | #4419 |
| 2020s | #6659 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ashby has been most popular in VA.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Ashby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashby alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashby in 2025?
- Ashby ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ashby most popular?
- Ashby peaked in 1885, reaching #604 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ashby with classmates?
- Ashby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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