Ashby
Meaningash tree farm · English
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #604 in 1885
13 babies were named Ashby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 174 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ashby, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ashby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAshby has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Ashbys, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #604. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAshby has climbed 174 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Ashby means “ash tree farm”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Ashby
Ashby is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “ash tree farm”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-hby”. US birth records list Ashby for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 124 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #604 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 653,595 girls |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 199,203 girls |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,685 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,542 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,333 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 130,890 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,193 boys |
| 1890s | 21 | 48,567 boys |
| 1900s | 21 | 47,642 boys |
| 1910s | 19 | 52,110 boys |
| 1920s | 17 | 57,937 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 85,179 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,618 boys |
| 1950s | 4.8 | 208,768 boys |
| 1960s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 229,358 boys |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 188,324 boys |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,237 boys |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 136,054 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ashby
What does the name Ashby mean?
Ashby means “ash tree farm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ashby?
Ashby has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ashby a boy or girl name?
Ashby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ashby?
Ashby ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#604).