Ashton
Peaked at #76 nationally in 2004, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Ashton has been recorded 18% of the time for girls and 82% of the time for boys.
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Ashton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#260
in 1989
Current rank
#1760
in 2024
Years tracked
47
1976–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1976, Ashton reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #260 nationally with 1,027 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1382 (2014) to #1760 (2024) — a 21% drop.
As of 2024, Ashton ranks #1760 nationally for girls, with 114 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,760 | 114 |
| 2023 | #1,749 | 117 |
| 2022 | #1,731 | 120 |
| 2021 | #1,533 | 137 |
| 2020 | #1,432 | 152 |
| 2019 | #1,530 | 141 |
| 2018 | #1,314 | 173 |
| 2017 | #1,236 | 193 |
Ashton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#76
in 2004
Current rank
#188
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Ashton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #76 nationally with 5,436 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #143 (2014) to #188 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Ashton ranks #188 nationally for boys, with 1,976 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #188 | 1,976 |
| 2023 | #156 | 2,341 |
| 2022 | #145 | 2,609 |
| 2021 | #148 | 2,544 |
| 2020 | #136 | 2,712 |
| 2019 | #125 | 3,046 |
| 2018 | #128 | 3,053 |
| 2017 | #138 | 2,955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ashton most popular?
Ashton was most popular in 2004, when it ranked #76 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ashton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ashton?
At least 106,021 babies have been recorded with the name Ashton in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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