Ashford

At a Glance: Name: Ashford – Meaning: ash-tree ford (river crossing near ash trees) – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: ASH-ferd

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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

Phonetic: ASH-ferd   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ashford mean?

Ash-tree ford (river crossing near ash trees). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ashford)

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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