Aston
Every Aston since 1915 — 3,257 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aston
Aston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,852 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,257 American babies have been named Aston — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 188 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,058 | 85 | #1,852 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,319 | 109 | #1,583 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,060 | 141 | #1,340 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,494 | 123 | #1,469 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,043 | 134 | #1,372 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,220 | 121 | #1,423 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,659 | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,641 | 128 | #1,376 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,196 | 142 | #1,276 |
| 2016 | — | — | 160 | #1,184 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,245 | 178 | #1,093 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,859 | 161 | #1,166 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,145 | 147 | #1,219 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,202 | 156 | #1,168 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,805 | 139 | #1,244 |
| 2010 | — | — | 82 | #1,795 |
| 2009 | — | — | 72 | #1,960 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,064 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69 | #2,018 |
| 2006 | — | — | 59 | #2,183 |
| 2005 | — | — | 40 | #2,710 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,409 | 41 | #2,602 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,124 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,509 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,418 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,307 | 19 | #4,074 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,531 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,177 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,401 | 11 | #3,817 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,529 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,773 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,310 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,336 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,639 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aston in 2025?
Aston ranked #1,852 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aston?
3,257 babies have been named Aston in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aston most popular?
Aston peaked in 2015, when 188 newborns received the name.
Is Aston a boy or girl name?
Aston is used for both: about 7% of babies named Aston have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Aston rising or falling?
Aston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.