20,557births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1986Peak · Alberta
#2173United States 2025
Ashton is a girl name family recorded 20,557 times in 9 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2173 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1986, at 38.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ashton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton | English | 19,660 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2173 | 1997 | ▼ 51 % |
| Ashton | English | 331 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Ashton | English | 257 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1986 | – |
| Ashton | English | 135 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1986 | – |
| Ashton | English | 64 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1989 | – |
| Ashton | English | 54 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1988 | – |
Questions about Ashton
How popular is the name Ashton?
In 2025 it ranked #2173 in the United States. Official registers record 20,557 births across 9 countries.
When was Ashton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1986, at 38.3 births per 100,000.
Is Ashton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ashton is a girl name.