Declining since 2011, #2,117 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashtyn since 1984
Babies named Ashtyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ashtyn's real moment was 2011.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 152 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1,223 | 74 |
| 2000s | 2,321 | 645 |
| 2010s | 2,099 | 791 |
| 2020s | 652 | 570 |
Meaning & origin
Ashtyn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984, reflecting the modern trend of respelling established names. Its popularity rose through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching a peak in 2011. As of 2025, it ranks 2117, with approximately 1 in every 18,264 newborns receiving the name, indicating a decline since the early 2010s. The name is especially common in Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, suggesting regional preferences for this spelling. Ashtyn is a clear example of the creative reinvention of the surname Ashton, which has been a staple of English naming practices for centuries.
Ashtyn is a modern respelling of the English surname Ashton, which derives from Old English 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). Originally a locational name, it began to be used as a given name in the late 20th century, with creative spellings like Ashtyn gaining popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Ashtyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Ashy
Sibling names for Ashtyn
Names that share Ashtyn's style, for a brother or sister.
