Ashford
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ashford was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
502 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1988 with 18 births
Most common in: Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 1996–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 1996–1997 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ashford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #10667 | — |
| 2003 | #8643 | ↑2024 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓942 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓1452 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↑1173 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↑1061 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓2005 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↑1099 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑2172 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓1244 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↑741 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑435 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓3170 |
| 2018 | #6703 | ↑4072 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓940 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑1023 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓1680 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↑2830 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↓1787 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↓986 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashford
Is Ashford a popular name?
Yes — Ashford currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ashford more common for boys or girls?
Ashford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ashford most popular?
Ashford peaked in 1988 in United States, with 18 recorded births that year.
Is Ashford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ashford’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2651 in 1914 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ashford?
At least 509 babies have been recorded with the name Ashford across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ashford popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ashford appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.