Aston
Meaningeast town · English
- US rank
- #1,852
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,092 in 2015
85 babies were named Aston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 429 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,080 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aston, 85 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAston first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,092.
- Then vs nowAston is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,080.
- TrendAston has slipped 429 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,852. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAston is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Aston means “east town”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Aston
Aston is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “east town”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Aston for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 58 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,092 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,852, with 85 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1920s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 1.0 | 970,874 boys |
| 1980s | 7.7 | 130,548 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 86,580 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,554 boys |
| 2010s | 76 | 13,191 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,542 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 Aston
What does the name Aston mean?
Aston means “east town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Aston?
Aston has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Aston a boy or girl name?
Aston is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Aston?
Aston ranked #1,852 for US boys in 2025, given to 85 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,092).