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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ash-tree ford (river crossing near ash trees)
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ASH-ferd
Ashford comes from Old English, where it started out as a place name and surname literally meaning "ash-tree ford" — a river crossing near ash trees. It's a name rooted in real English geography rather than an invented or symbolic meaning. For parents who like a name with a clear, literal, place-based story, Ashford fits that description.
Meaning & Origin of Ashford
Meaning: Ash-tree ford (river crossing near ash trees).
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ashford
ASH-ferdIPA /ˈæʃfərd/
Popularity of Ashford
SSA records for Ashford run from 1914 to 2024. Its highest rank was #2666, set in that very first year of 1914 with 7 babies given the name, while the most recent data from 2024 puts it at #7271 with 11 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Ashford mean?
Ash-tree ford (river crossing near ash trees). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ashford?
Ashford is pronounced ASH-ferd (IPA: /ˈæʃfərd/).
Is Ashford a popular name right now?
Ashford peaked at #2666 in 1914 and is ranked #7271 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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