Aston is a distinctive choice, ranked #747 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aston in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#747
About the Name Aston
Aston has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 136 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #181 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aston is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aston
Unlikely. With around 46 UK babies named Aston per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aston in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aston has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 136 places in the last five years. Its peak was #181 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Aston is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Aston include: Aston Martin DBR9 — The Aston Martin DBR9 is a racing car built by Aston Martin Racing, debuting in 2005 and racing actively in international sportscar racing until the end of GT1...; Aston Martin Lagonda — The Aston Martin Lagonda is a full-size luxury four-door saloon manufactured by British manufacturer Aston Martin between 1974 and 1990.; Aston Martin DB7 — The Aston Martin DB7 is a car that was produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2004..
Aston does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Astons in the wild.
46
UK babies named Aston (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 136 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aston
Likely around 1 other Aston in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Aston
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
The Aston Martin DBR9 is a racing car built by Aston Martin Racing, debuting in 2005 and racing actively in international sportscar racing until the end of GT1 category in 2011. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then-owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title.
The Aston Martin Lagonda is a full-size luxury four-door saloon manufactured by British manufacturer Aston Martin between 1974 and 1990. A total of 645 were produced.
The Aston Martin DB7 is a car that was produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2004. It was designed by Ian Callum and Keith Helfet as a grand tourer in coupé and convertible bodystyles.
The Aston Martin Vantage is a series of hand-built sports cars from the British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s.
The Aston Martin Vantage is a two-seater sports car built by British manufacturer Aston Martin since 2018. It replaced the previous model Vantage of 2005 which had been in production for 12 years.
The DB 2/4 Mark III (normally simply called DB Mark III, even at the time of its introduction) is a grand tourer sold by Aston Martin from 1957 until 1959. It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mark II model it replaced, using an evolution of that car's 2.9-litre Lagonda straight-6 engine.