Ashton
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ashton
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
The unisex name Ashton has its roots in an old English family name, which is composed of the Old English terms æsc, meaning "ash," and tūn, meaning "village, town, or settlement." Consequently, Ashton can be interpreted as "the one from the settlement of the ash trees."
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ashton is a name for both boys and girls and is very popular in English-speaking regions. It is especially widespread in the USA. Notable personalities with this name include American actors Ashton Kutcher and Ashton Sanders.
Where does the name Ashton come from?
The name Ashton has Old English origins and means "the one from the settlement with the ash trees."
How do you pronounce Ashton?
Ashton has a modern, two-syllable structure. It is generally pronounced as "Ash-ton" [ˈæʃtən]. The soft "sh" at the beginning gives the name a flowing, almost velvety sound quality, while the unstressed ending syllable with a short vowel sounds matter-of-factly. These characteristics give Ashton a contemporary and confident aura that feels urban and international.
Popularity
In Germany, Ashton is a common first name, currently ranking 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,479. In the last ten years, Ashton has been given as a first name around 30 times, which places it at 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Ashton ranks 4,769th. A look at its global popularity shows its rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Ash / Ashey / Ashy
Famous people
- Ashton Bennett (footballer from Jamaica)
- Ashton Chen Yong Zhao (Singaporean badminton player)
- Ashton Dearholt (American actor)
- Ashton Eaton (American athlete)
- Ashton Gotz (footballer from Germany)
- Ashton Götz (German footballer)
- Ashton Hewitt (English rugby player)
- Ashton Holmes (American actor)
- Ashton Irwin (drummer/singer of 5 Seconds of Summer)
- Ashton James Turner (cricketer from Australia)
- Ashton Jones (American singer)
- Ashton Kutcher (actor)
- Ashton Lunceford (singer from the USA)
- Ashton Main (female role in North and South (sister of Orry Main))
- Ashton Mitchell (basketball player from America)
- Ashton Moio (American actor)
- Ashton Nicole Casey (Ashnikko) (singer)
- Ashton Nyte (singer from South Africa)
- Ashton Oldham (bishop from the USA)
- Ashton Oxenden (Canadian bishop)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ashton
What does the name Ashton mean?
Ashton is a gender-neutral first name that originates from Old English and means 'the one from the settlement with the ash trees.'
Where does the name Ashton come from?
The name has its roots in Old English and is composed of the elements 'æsc' for 'ash' and 'tūn' for 'village' or 'settlement.'
How popular is the name Ashton?
Ashton is particularly popular in English-speaking regions, especially in the USA, and is used for both boys and girls.