Ashton Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: In numerology, Ashton has a personality number of 5, indicating a free spirit and adventurous nature.

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A Deep Dive

Ashton Overview

Meaning

Ash tree town

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Ashton is derived from Old English, meaning “ash tree town.”

Pronunciation

/ˈæʃ.tən/

Popularity

The name Ashton is popular globally, especially in English-speaking countries.

In the USA, Ashton ranked #136 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Aesthetic, Unique

Associated Traits

Intelligent, creative, and charismatic.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

A Deep Dive

Ashton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ashten, Ashtyn, Ashtin, Ash, Aston

Common Nicknames

Ashy, Tonny

Diminutives

Ash, Tony

Famous People

  • Ashton Kutcher
    (American Actor)
  • Ashton Eaton
    (American Athlete)
  • Ashton Irwin
    (Australian Musician)
  • Ashton Holmes
    (American Actor)
  • Ashton Carter
    (American Physicist and Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Ashton Kutcher: The Butterfly Effect"
    (Film)
  • Ashton Main
    ("North and South," TV Mini-Series)
  • "Ashton!"
    (Novel)
  • Ashton Fletcher
    ("Two and a Half Men," TV Series)
  • Ashton Byrd
    ("The Soul of a New Machine," Non-Fiction Book)

Places

  • Ashton City
    (Idaho, USA)
  • Ashton Park
    (Lancashire, England)
  • Ashton Township
    (Lee County, Illinois, USA)
  • Ashton Hill Nature Reserve
    (Essex, England)
  • Ashton Court Estate
    (Bristol, England)

What Is the Meaning of Ashton?

Ashton means “ash tree town,” symbolizing a place surrounded by ash trees. People with the name Ashton are often seen as grounded and nature-loving, embodying a sense of stability and growth.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ashton?

The name Ashton has English origins, deriving from Old English elements “æsc” (ash tree) and “tūn” (town or settlement). Historically, it was used as a place name and surname for individuals living near ash tree groves or towns named Ashton.

Ashton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ashton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1482021#1452022#1562023
Top 3 Rankings#762004#1012003#1072005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ashton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023156
(-11 from 2022)
2330
(-277 from 2022)
0.12724
2022145
(+3 from 2021)
2607
(+64 from 2021)
0.13919
2021148
(-12 from 2020)
2543
(-168 from 2020)
0.13573
2020136
(-11 from 2019)
2711
(-333 from 2019)
0.14657
2019125
(+3 from 2018)
3044
(-7 from 2018)
0.15840
2018128
(+10 from 2017)
3051
(+97 from 2017)
0.15697
2017138
(-5 from 2016)
2954
(-147 from 2016)
0.14926
2016133
(+8 from 2015)
3101
(+81 from 2015)
0.15309
2015141
(+2 from 2014)
3020
(+201 from 2014)
0.14772
2014143
(+9 from 2013)
2819
(+199 from 2013)
0.13756
2013152
(-10 from 2012)
2620
(-193 from 2012)
0.12966
2012142
(-33 from 2011)
2813
(-734 from 2011)
0.13863
2011109
(+17 from 2010)
3547
(+312 from 2010)
0.17461
2010126
(-11 from 2009)
3235
(-331 from 2009)
0.15747
2009115
(+7 from 2008)
3566
(+49 from 2008)
0.16814
2008122
(+2 from 2007)
3517
(+137 from 2007)
0.16130
2007124
(-3 from 2006)
3380
(-116 from 2006)
0.15259
2006121
(-14 from 2005)
3496
(-573 from 2005)
0.15946
2005107
(-31 from 2004)
4069
(-1367 from 2004)
0.19127
200476
(+25 from 2003)
5436
(+1221 from 2003)
0.25722
2003101
(+99 from 2002)
4215
(+2362 from 2002)
0.20060
2002200
(+16 from 2001)
1853
(+255 from 2001)
0.08966
2001216
(+38 from 2000)
1598
(+283 from 2000)
0.07726
2000254
(+24 from 1999)
1315
(+250 from 1999)
0.06297
1999278
No change from 1998
1065
(+37 from 1998)
0.05223
1998278
(+12 from 1997)
1028
(+64 from 1997)
0.05070
1997290
(+37 from 1996)
964
(+164 from 1996)
0.04825
1996327
(-3 from 1995)
800
(-8 from 1995)
0.03993
1995324
(+31 from 1994)
808
(+126 from 1994)
0.04017
1994355
(-12 from 1993)
682
(-32 from 1993)
0.03346
1993343
(+50 from 1992)
714
(+131 from 1992)
0.03457
1992393
(-36 from 1991)
583
(-86 from 1991)
0.02777
1991357
(+10 from 1990)
669
(+32 from 1990)
0.03156
1990367
(+36 from 1989)
637
(+104 from 1989)
0.02960
1989403
(+116 from 1988)
533
(+224 from 1988)
0.02543
1988519
(+16 from 1987)
309
(+23 from 1987)
0.01543
1987535
(+15 from 1986)
286
(+26 from 1986)
0.01467
1986550
(+30 from 1985)
260
(+31 from 1985)
0.01353
1985580
(+55 from 1984)
229
(+47 from 1984)
0.01190
1984635
(+159 from 1983)
182
(+61 from 1983)
0.00970
1983794
(+105 from 1982)
121
(+22 from 1982)
0.00649
1982899
(+130 from 1981)
99
(+21 from 1981)
0.00525
19811029
(+117 from 1980)
78
(+15 from 1980)
0.00419
19801146
(-10 from 1979)
63
(+1 from 1979)
0.00340
19791136
(+434 from 1978)
62
(+26 from 1978)
0.00346
19781570
(-57 from 1977)
36
(-1 from 1977)
0.00211
19771513
(+316 from 1976)
37
(+10 from 1976)
0.00216
19761829
(-199 from 1975)
27
(-4 from 1975)
0.00165
19751630
(-47 from 1974)
31
No change from 1974
0.00191
19741583
(+288 from 1973)
31
(+8 from 1973)
0.00190
19731871
(+208 from 1972)
23
(+4 from 1972)
0.00143
19722079
(-519 from 1971)
19
(-12 from 1971)
0.00113
19711560
(+183 from 1970)
31
(+6 from 1970)
0.00171
19701743
(-16 from 1969)
25
(+2 from 1969)
0.00131
19691727
(+235 from 1968)
23
(+6 from 1968)
0.00126
19681962
(+178 from 1967)
17
(+3 from 1967)
0.00096
19672140
(+76 from 1966)
14
(+1 from 1966)
0.00079
19662216
(+54 from 1965)
13
No change from 1965
0.00072
19652270
(-570 from 1964)
13
(-9 from 1964)
0.00069
19641700
(+1620 from 1963)
22
(+15 from 1963)
0.00109
19633320
(-1038 from 1962)
7
(-6 from 1962)
0.00034
19622282
(+618 from 1961)
13
(+4 from 1961)
0.00062
19612900
(-689 from 1960)
9
(-5 from 1960)
0.00042
19602211
(-177 from 1959)
14
(-2 from 1959)
0.00065
19592034
(+143 from 1958)
16
(+2 from 1958)
0.00074
19582177
(-384 from 1957)
14
(-6 from 1957)
0.00065
19571793
(+28 from 1956)
20
(+1 from 1956)
0.00091
19561821
(+739 from 1955)
19
(+9 from 1955)
0.00089
19552560
(-967 from 1954)
10
(-13 from 1954)
0.00048
19541593
(+1116 from 1953)
23
(+14 from 1953)
0.00111
19532709
(-1127 from 1952)
9
(-14 from 1952)
0.00045
19521582
(+473 from 1951)
23
(+9 from 1951)
0.00117
19512055
(+383 from 1950)
14
(+4 from 1950)
0.00073
19502438
(+168 from 1949)
10
(+1 from 1949)
0.00055
19492606
(-663 from 1948)
9
(-6 from 1948)
0.00050
19481943
(-297 from 1947)
15
(-6 from 1947)
0.00084
19471646
(+113 from 1946)
21
(+4 from 1946)
0.00113
19461759
(-223 from 1945)
17
(-2 from 1945)
0.00103
19451536
(+452 from 1944)
19
(+6 from 1944)
0.00139
19441988
(-79 from 1943)
13
(-2 from 1943)
0.00094
19431909
(-324 from 1942)
15
(-5 from 1942)
0.00103
19421585
(+100 from 1941)
20
(+3 from 1941)
0.00142
19411685
(-57 from 1940)
17
(-1 from 1940)
0.00135
19401628
(-50 from 1939)
18
No change from 1939
0.00152
19391578
(+240 from 1938)
18
(+3 from 1938)
0.00159
19381818
(-242 from 1937)
15
(-4 from 1937)
0.00132
19371576
(+225 from 1936)
19
(+4 from 1936)
0.00174
19361801
(-145 from 1935)
15
(-3 from 1935)
0.00141
19351656
(-197 from 1934)
18
(-4 from 1934)
0.00168
19341459
(+370 from 1933)
22
(+7 from 1933)
0.00207
19331829
(-364 from 1932)
15
(-8 from 1932)
0.00147
19321465
(-38 from 1931)
23
(-1 from 1931)
0.00214
19311427
(+175 from 1930)
24
(+3 from 1930)
0.00224
19301602
(+9 from 1929)
21
No change from 1929
0.00186
19291611
(+36 from 1928)
21
No change from 1928
0.00190
19281647
(-44 from 1927)
21
(-2 from 1927)
0.00184
19271603
(+308 from 1926)
23
(+6 from 1926)
0.00198
19261911
(-418 from 1925)
17
(-8 from 1925)
0.00148
19251493
(+84 from 1924)
25
(+1 from 1924)
0.00217
19241577
(-383 from 1923)
24
(-12 from 1923)
0.00205
19231194
(+139 from 1922)
36
(+6 from 1922)
0.00318
19221333
(+315 from 1921)
30
(+8 from 1921)
0.00267
19211648
(-300 from 1920)
22
(-7 from 1920)
0.00193
19201348
(+276 from 1919)
29
(+8 from 1919)
0.00263
19191624
(-413 from 1918)
21
(-12 from 1918)
0.00207
19181211
(+151 from 1917)
33
(+7 from 1917)
0.00315
19171362
(+53 from 1916)
26
(+2 from 1916)
0.00271
19161415
(-234 from 1915)
24
(-6 from 1915)
0.00260
19151181
(+40 from 1914)
30
(+7 from 1914)
0.00341
19141221
(+144 from 1913)
23
(+8 from 1913)
0.00337
19131365
(-97 from 1912)
15
(+1 from 1912)
0.00280
19121268
(+119 from 1911)
14
(+7 from 1911)
0.00310
19111387
(-436 from 1909)
7
(-3 from 1909)
0.00290
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1909951
(+266 from 1908)
10
(+4 from 1908)
0.00565
19081217
(-106 from 1906)
6
No change from 1906
0.00361
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061111
(-249 from 1902)
6
(-2 from 1902)
0.00416
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1902862
(+300 from 1900)
8
(+2 from 1900)
0.00603
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001162
(-310 from 1897)
6
(-1 from 1897)
0.00370
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1897852
(+48 from 1896)
7
No change from 1896
0.00574
1896900
(+135 from 1893)
7
(+2 from 1893)
0.00542
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931035
(-79 from 1892)
5
(-1 from 1892)
0.00413
1892956
(-157 from 1883)
6
No change from 1883
0.00456
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883799
(-18 from 1881)
6
No change from 1881
0.00533
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881781
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00554
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ashton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1892021#1932022#2042023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2342021#2282022#2352023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1102021#1472022#1372023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#792021#782022#1042023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1302021#1112022#1352023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#972021#952022#742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1242021#932022#1332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1372021#1542022#1322023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1322021#972022#1142023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1322021#1582022#1482023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1312021#1402022#1492023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1202021#1352022#1532023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1482021#1292022#1232023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1512021#1432022#1722023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#912021#1172022#1102023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2362021#1592022#2212023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#472021#342022#532023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1432021#1542022#1802023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#902021#872022#1272023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1252021#982022#1442023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2112021#1982022#1612023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1412021#882022#1602023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1512021#2042022#2202023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2202021#1932022#2102023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1412021#1122022#1162023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2002021#3132022#2362023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1552021#1942022#1912023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1732021#1562022#1552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2542021#1322022#2042023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1862021#1422022#1832023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2422021#1932022#1622023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3192021#2172022#3292023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2052021#2032022#1922023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1042021#792022#1052023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1912021#1372022#1632023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2162021#1822022#1612023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1442021#2322022#2792023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1472021#1642022#1552023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1622021#1262022#3442023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1852021#1192022#1762023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1692021#1752022#2062023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1232021#1692022#2152023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1892019#1752021#1132023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1682021#1172022#1312023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1492021#1072022#952023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1302020#792021#1242023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1192021#1352022#1022023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#812021#1232022#1622023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1242017#972018#642023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1722018#1502019#2172022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1152017#1222019#852022

Popularity Rankings for Ashton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#722020#922021#932022

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#832005

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1262021#1112022#1252023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1502021#1512022#1482023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1862021#2432022#2032023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2572019#3402020#3702021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3042020#2662021#2642022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4102020#4692021#5392022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#5722022#4722023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6632016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ashton a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ashton can be a name for boys or girls. The name’s blend of natural elements and historical roots makes it appealing for parents looking for a name that’s both timeless and adaptable.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ashton

Ashton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ashton Kutcher (Actor, born 1978): An American actor and entrepreneur known for his roles in "That '70s Show" and "Two and a Half Men."
  • Ashton Eaton (Athlete, born 1988): An American decathlete who won gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
  • Ashton Irwin (Musician, born 1994): An Australian drummer and member of the pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.
  • Ashton Holmes (Actor, born 1978): An American actor known for his roles in "A History of Violence" and the TV series "Revenge."
  • Ashton Carter (Politician, 1954–2022): An American physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
  • Ashton Meem (Public Figure, born 1987): Known for being the ex-wife of NFL quarterback Russell Wilson.
  • Ashton Sanders (Actor, born 1995): An American actor known for his role in the Academy Award-winning film "Moonlight."
  • Ashton Sims (Rugby Player, born 1985): An Australian rugby league player who has played for various teams including the North Queensland Cowboys.
  • Ashton Agar (Cricketer, born 1993): An Australian cricketer known for his performances as a left-arm orthodox spinner.
  • Ashton Chen (Actor, born 1998): A Chinese actor, also known as Shi Xiaolong, famous for his roles in martial arts films.
  • "Ashton Kutcher: The Butterfly Effect" (2004 Film): Follows a young man who discovers he can travel back in time to alter his past and fix his troubled life.
  • Ashton Main ("North and South," 1985 TV Mini-Series): A strong-willed Southern belle during the American Civil War.
  • "Ashton!" (1972 Novel by Donald R. Morris): A historical novel about a man caught in the complex political and military struggles of South Africa.
  • Ashton Fletcher ("Two and a Half Men," 2003 TV Series): Played Walden Schmidt, a billionaire with a big heart and a troubled love life.
  • Ashton Byrd ("The Soul of a New Machine," 1981 Non-Fiction Book by Tracy Kidder): Features as a key engineer in the development of a revolutionary computer.
  • Ashton Kutch ("Guess Who," 2005 Film): Played Simon Green, a man meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time, leading to comedic and heartfelt moments.
  • Ashton Clarke ("What Happens in Vegas," 2008 Film): Portrays Jack Fuller, a man who impulsively marries a stranger in Las Vegas.
  • "Ashton Heights" (2009 Novel by Ryan Field): A romance novel set in a fictional town, exploring love and relationships among its residents.
  • Ashton Parker ("No Strings Attached," 2011 Film): A man who enters into a casual relationship with his best friend, only to develop deeper feelings.
  • Ashton City (Idaho, USA): A small city known for its proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
  • Ashton Park (Lancashire, England): A historic park featuring formal gardens and a lake.
  • Ashton Township (Lee County, Illinois, USA): A rural township with a rich agricultural history.
  • Ashton Hill Nature Reserve (Essex, England): A nature reserve known for its diverse wildlife and ancient woodlands.
  • Ashton Court Estate (Bristol, England): A historic estate with a mansion and extensive parklands open to the public.
  • Ashton-in-Makerfield Town (Greater Manchester, England): A town known for its mining history and local markets.

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Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

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