Origin:Old English
Meaning:Town of ash trees
Ashton comes from an English surname derived from a place name meaning "ash tree town" in Old English. It was a relatively rare name until the 1980s, when it became popularised as a gender-neutral first name. It peaked in popularity for boys in the early 2000s, potentially due to the popularity of actor Ashton Kutcher.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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