Ashton is a distinctive choice, ranked #398 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ashton in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#398
US Rank #188
About the Name Ashton
Ashton is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 58 places over five years. Its high point was #144 in 2014, and it now sits at #398. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Ashton is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #188, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ashton
Unlikely. With around 102 UK babies named Ashton per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ashton in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ashton has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 58 places in the last five years. Its peak was #144 in 2014. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ashton is more popular in the US (#188) than in the UK (#398). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
102
UK babies named Ashton (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 58 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ashton
Likely around 1 other Ashton in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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