boy name
Ashton
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#197 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ashton in the US, 1880–2025
Ashton first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2004, when 5,436 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,801.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ashton popular?
Steady Ashton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
| 2020s | 13,993 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,220 | |
| 2000s | 32,450 | |
| 1990s | 7,950 | |
| 1980s | 2,160 | |
| 1970s | 323 | |
| 1960s | 145 | |
| 1950s | 158 | |
| 1940s | 164 | |
| 1930s | 190 | |
| 1920s | 248 | |
| 1910s | 193 | |
| 1900s | 36 | |
| 1890s | 25 | |
| 1880s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton a boy or a girl name?
Ashton is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ashton a popular name right now?
Ashton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
How popular is the name Ashton?
In 2025, Ashton ranked #197 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ashton most popular?
Ashton was most popular in 2004, when about 5,436 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.