Ashby
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ashby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,398 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 2011 with 56 births
Most common in: Virginia, California, Texas, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
19 births recorded 2010–2017 · peaked in 2010 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19 births recorded 2010–2017 · peaked in 2010 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ashby’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6904 | — |
| 2007 | #4493 | ↑2411 |
| 2008 | #4714 | ↓221 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↓620 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑287 |
| 2011 | #4356 | ↑691 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↓177 |
| 2013 | #3964 | ↑569 |
| 2014 | #5066 | ↓1102 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↓223 |
| 2016 | #3524 | ↑1765 |
| 2017 | #3440 | ↑84 |
| 2018 | #4739 | ↓1299 |
| 2019 | #4230 | ↑509 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↓2390 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↑588 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓2268 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↑1403 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↑1238 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↓787 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashby
Is Ashby a popular name?
Yes — Ashby currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ashby more common for boys or girls?
Ashby is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ashby most popular?
Ashby peaked in 2011 in United States, with 56 recorded births that year.
Is Ashby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ashby’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ashby?
At least 2,417 babies have been recorded with the name Ashby across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ashby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ashby appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ashby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ashby include Asif.
Similar names right now
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