Ashton
a-sh-ton
US Popularity:267
Origin:British
Meaning:ash tree town
Ashton is a gender-neutral name of English origin. Meaning "ash tree town," it's more commonly used as a boy's name but is every bit as lovely when it's used for baby girls. Ashton was originally used as a place name in England before becoming a given name. A lot of its popularity can be tied to actor Ashton Kutcher, as it began to skyrocket once his career took off, and it's showing no signs of going out of style.
Famous People Named Ashton
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ashton EatonDecathlete
- Ashton KutcherActor
- Ashton MoioActor/Stuntman
Common Nicknames for Ashton
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How Popular Is The Name Ashton?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ashton is currently #753 on The Bump
Boy:Ashton is currently #419 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Ashton is currently #552 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ashton is currently #267 in U.S. births
Boy:Ashton is currently #156 in U.S. births
Girl:Ashton is currently #1745 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1745
in 2023
- 15
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Ancestry, Ashton Family History
Name Doctor, Ashton
House of Names, Ashton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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