Holding steady.
Popularity of Asbury since 1880
Babies named Asbury per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Asbury's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 65 |
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Asbury is a rare English surname name that enjoyed a brief peak in the late 19th century. According to U.S. Social Security data, its peak year was 1881, when it ranked 686th in popularity; by the 1880s decade it had already begun to fade. The name has seen a remarkably stable trajectory since then, with virtually no resurgence, and it remains outside the top 1000 names for any given year. While Asbury has historically been given almost exclusively to boys, its fresh surname style could appeal to modern parents seeking an undiscovered vintage choice.
Asbury originates from Old English elements 'ēast' (east) and 'burh' (fort, stronghold), referring to a fortified place in the east. It was originally a locational surname for families from places like Asbury in Warwickshire or Yorkshire. As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Azz
Variants: Ashbury
Sibling names for Asbury
Names that share Asbury's style, for a brother or sister.
