Declining since 2015, #1,852 for boys today.
Popularity of Aston since 1915
Babies named Aston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 14 |
| 1920s | 0 | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 18 |
| 1980s | 52 | 143 |
| 1990s | 36 | 226 |
| 2000s | 11 | 461 |
| 2010s | 64 | 1,426 |
| 2020s | 54 | 713 |
Meaning & origin
Aston first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 and has remained a relatively uncommon choice for boys. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when it ranked highest, before beginning a steady decline. The name carries the understated elegance of an English surname, evoking images of historic villages. Its sound is crisp and modern, fitting in with other surname-style names like Mason and Easton. The name has seen some use in popular culture, particularly through the character in H. Pinter. Despite its rarity, Aston has maintained a consistent presence over the decades, appealing to parents seeking a name that is distinctive without being unfamiliar.
Aston is derived from an English surname, itself from place names. The elements are Old English 'east' meaning 'east' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure, settlement', or alternatively 'æsc' meaning 'ash tree' and 'tun'. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States. The name gained some exposure through the fictional character Aston from the play 'The Caretaker' by Harold Pinter (1960).
Where Aston is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aston” around the world
Where Aston lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Ace
Sibling names for Aston
Names that share Aston's style, for a brother or sister.
