Aston is a distinctive choice, ranked #735 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aston in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#735
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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aston in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Aston
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 category in 2011.
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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aston
Unlikely. With around 47 UK babies named Aston per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aston in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aston is declining: down 124 places since 2020, to #735 in 2025. It peaked at #181 in 2010.
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, Aston Martin Lagonda and Aston Martin DB7. Short summaries for each appear below.
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.
47
UK babies named Aston (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 124 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
Almost certainly the only Aston in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
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 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.