Ashton

At a Glance: Name: Ashton – Meaning: ash-tree settlement – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ASH-tun

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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

Phonetic: ASH-tun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ashton mean?

Ash-tree settlement. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ashton)

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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