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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ash-tree settlement
- Origin
- English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ASH-tun
Ashton comes from an English place name and surname that literally means "ash-tree settlement" — a description of a real kind of place, not an abstract quality. It's pronounced ASH-tun (/ˈæʃtən) and is a boy's name with both a clean, modern and outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. The story behind it is grounded and literal: trees and a settlement, nothing more elaborate.
Meaning & Origin of Ashton
Meaning: Ash-tree settlement.
Origin: English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ashton
ASH-tunIPA /ˈæʃtən/
Popularity of Ashton
Ashton hit its high point in 2004 at #76, with 5,436 boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had cooled to #188, with 1,976 babies named Ashton — still around, just well off its peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ash-tree settlement. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ashton?
Ashton is pronounced ASH-tun (IPA: /ˈæʃtən/).
Is Ashton a popular name right now?
Ashton peaked at #76 in 2004 and is ranked #188 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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