Declining since 2005, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Ashtin since 1985
Babies named Ashtin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 185 | 29 |
| 1990s | 617 | 197 |
| 2000s | 302 | 736 |
| 2010s | 93 | 440 |
| 2020s | 24 | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Ashtin entered the U.S. naming data in 1986, a time when the -in suffix was gaining popularity for both genders. Its peak came in 2004, when it ranked 4,539 in the latest year (2025), with approximately 1 in every 77,640 newborns given the name. It has been in a falling trajectory since 2005. The name is most popular in Texas, one of its top states. As a variant of the well-established surname Ashton, Ashtin fits the pattern of distinctive but familiar-sounding unisex names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its modest but consistent usage reflects a preference for soft-sounding, modern names with traditional roots.
Ashtin is a modern spelling variant of the English name Ashton, which originates from a place name meaning 'ash tree settlement' in Old English (æsc 'ash' + tūn 'enclosure, settlement'). Early surnames and place names gave rise to its use as a given name, first recorded in the United States in 1986. The visual similarity to names like Austin and the fashionable -in suffix contributed to its adoption as a unisex name.
Where Ashtin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Ashie
Sibling names for Ashtin
Names that share Ashtin's style, for a brother or sister.
