Ash
4 countries#1176 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ash was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,680 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #1176 · peaked in 2022 with 221 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Washington, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
363 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
326 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2021 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
34 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2022 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ash’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2578 | — |
| 2007 | #3025 | ↓447 |
| 2008 | #2946 | ↑79 |
| 2009 | #2560 | ↑386 |
| 2010 | #2429 | ↑131 |
| 2011 | #2317 | ↑112 |
| 2012 | #2091 | ↑226 |
| 2013 | #2205 | ↓114 |
| 2014 | #2063 | ↑142 |
| 2015 | #1613 | ↑450 |
| 2016 | #1295 | ↑318 |
| 2017 | #1335 | ↓40 |
| 2018 | #1375 | ↓40 |
| 2019 | #1283 | ↑92 |
| 2020 | #1084 | ↑199 |
| 2021 | #1076 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #1078 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #1064 | ↑14 |
| 2024 | #1151 | ↓87 |
| 2025 | #1176 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Ash
Is Ash a popular name?
Yes — Ash currently ranks #1176 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ash more common for boys or girls?
Ash is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ash most popular?
Ash peaked in 2022 in United States, with 221 recorded births that year.
Is Ash rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ash’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5464 in 1975 to #1176 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ash?
At least 3,043 babies have been recorded with the name Ash across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ash popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ash appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ash?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ash include Mikael, Arham, Deandre, Khai.
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