Ashton
boy name#197 in 2025Ashton entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #76 in 2004, ranks #197 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
#197
rank today
#76
peak (2004)
1,801
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #790 |
| 1890s | #936 |
| 1900s | #1061 |
| 1910s | #1337 |
| 1920s | #1537 |
| 1930s | #1621 |
| 1940s | #1829 |
| 1950s | #2076 |
| 1960s | #2272 |
| 1970s | #1651 |
| 1980s | #709 |
| 1990s | #331 |
| 2000s | #144 |
| 2010s | #134 |
| 2020s | #162 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ashton has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 86,500 people named Ashton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashton alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashton in 2025?
- Ashton ranks #197 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,801 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ashton most popular?
- Ashton peaked in 2004, reaching #76 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ashton with classmates?
- Ashton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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