Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ashton.
National Rank (2025)
#197
All-Time Peak Rank
#76 (2004)
Total U.S. Births
88,267
Unisex Distribution81.8% Boy / 18.2% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Ashton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ashton
According to SSA data, Ashton achieved its highest historical rank of #76 in 2004. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 5,436 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 115 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ashton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,436Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
115Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:12
1890s:25
1900s:36
1910s:193
1920s:248
1930s:190
1940s:164
1950s:158
1960s:145
1970s:323
1980s:2,160
1990s:7,950
2000s:32,450
2010s:30,220
2020s:13,993
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAsh-ton
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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