Ashton

Meaning of Ashton

The name Ashton comes from Old English words meaning 'ash tree town' or 'settlement by ash trees.' It signifies someone from a place where ash trees grew.

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Popularity of Ashton

Ashton has held fairly steady, sitting around #197 in 2025 after peaking at #76 in 2004.

Ashton as a girl's name

Ashton is also used as a girl's name. From the ash tree town.

Notable people named Ashton

• Ashton Kutcher
  Actor, investor, tech entrepreneur
• Ashton Eaton
  Olympic gold medalist decathlete
• Ashton Agar
  Australian international cricketer
• Ashton Sanders
  Actor, starred in "Moonlight"
• Ashton Dulin
  NFL wide receiver

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Questions about the name Ashton

What does the name Ashton mean?

Ashton means the name ashton comes from old english words meaning 'ash tree town' or 'settlement by ash trees.' it signifies someone from a place where ash trees grew, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ashton a boy's or a girl's name?

Ashton is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ashton?

In 2025, Ashton ranked #197 for boys, down from #188 the year before.

When was Ashton most popular?

Ashton peaked at #76 in 2004.