Ashwin
Boy name · English · Hindu · Indian
Meaningpossessing horses · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,441 in 2001
29 babies were named Ashwin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 911 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ashwin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ashwin, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ashwin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAshwin first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #1,441.
- Then vs nowAshwin was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,882 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendAshwin has slipped 911 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Ashwin means “possessing horses”. Our records link it to English, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Ashwin
Ashwin is a boy name of English, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “possessing horses”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Ashwin for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 49 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,441 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.2 | 314,961 boys |
| 1980s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,425 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,831 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 29,869 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,809 boys |
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Questions about the name Ashwin
What does the name Ashwin mean?
Ashwin means “possessing horses” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Ashwin?
Ashwin has English, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ashwin a boy or girl name?
Ashwin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ashwin?
Ashwin ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,441).