Ashton
5 countries#197 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ashton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
107,927 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #197 · peaked in 2004 with 5,847 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,940 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #311 · peaked in 2009 with 1,103 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9,907 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #370 · peaked in 2009 with 1,015 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
769 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2008 with 71 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
264 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2007 with 36 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
264 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #2199 · peaked in 2012 with 27 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ashton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #121 | — |
| 2007 | #124 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #122 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #115 | ↑7 |
| 2010 | #127 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #109 | ↑18 |
| 2012 | #142 | ↓33 |
| 2013 | #152 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #143 | ↑9 |
| 2015 | #141 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #133 | ↑8 |
| 2017 | #138 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #128 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #125 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #136 | ↓11 |
| 2021 | #148 | ↓12 |
| 2022 | #145 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #156 | ↓11 |
| 2024 | #188 | ↓32 |
| 2025 | #197 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashton
Is Ashton a popular name?
Yes — Ashton currently ranks #197 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ashton more common for boys or girls?
Ashton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ashton most popular?
Ashton peaked in 2004 in United States, with 5,847 recorded births that year.
Is Ashton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ashton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #781 in 1881 to #197 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ashton?
At least 119,131 babies have been recorded with the name Ashton across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ashton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ashton appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ashton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ashton include Alejandro, Knox, Jaziel, Rory.
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