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Ashton is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Ashton, itself derived from a place name meaning ‘ash tree town’ in Old English. This was a rare masculine name until the 1980s, when it gradually began becoming more common for both genders." It ranked #197 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Ashton, itself derived from a place name meaning ‘ash tree town’ in Old English. This was a rare masculine name until the 1980s, when it gradually began becoming more common for both genders. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Ashton ranked #197 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #197 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ashton means "ash tree town", according to Behind the Name.
Is Ashton a popular name?
Ashton ranked #197 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ashton a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ashton appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ashton — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
