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How Many People Are Named Ashton?
Estimated people named Ashton living in the U.S. today
103,350
Gender distribution
82% male · 18% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 106,021
- Peak year: 2004 (5,847 births)
- Estimated living today: 103,350
Ashton by age group — who carries the name today?
Ashton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ashton
Ashton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 106,021 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 103,350 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,307 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ashtons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ashton in the US?
An estimated 103,350 people named Ashton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ashton uncommon — about 1 in 3,307 Americans.
Is Ashton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ashton is 82% male and 18% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ashton most popular?
Ashton peaked in 2004, when 5,847 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ashton?
Ashton ranks #511 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).