Ashlon
A unique spelling variant of the English name Ashley.
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Ashlon. It is a predominantly female name (93.2% of registrations). The average person named Ashlon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashlon births was 1996 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashlon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ashlon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
1996
10 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2005 SSA rank
#11,620
Tracked since 1986
Census
Ashlon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 167 people with the first name Ashlon, which placed it at #42,759 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#42,759
National first-name rank
People counted
167
167 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
47.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ashlon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ashlon is Black at 47.3%. The next largest groups are White (38.9%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ashlon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ashlon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American47.3% · 79
- White38.9% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 8
- Two or more races4.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Ashlon
Ashlon leans heavily female at 93.2% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ashlon as a male name
- Ranked #11,620 in 2005
- 5 male births in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (5 births)
Ashlon as a female name
- Ranked #17,082 in 2011
- 5 female births in 2011
- Peak: 1996 (10 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ashlon on both sides of the split. Of the 157 people counted with this name, 49 were male (31.2%) and 108 were female (68.8%).
Popularity
Ashlon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashlon from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 43 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashlon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ashlon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ashlons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashlon
The given name Ashlon is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old English word "æsc," meaning "ash tree," combined with the suffix "-lon," which suggests a diminutive form or a place name. This composite name is believed to have originated from the Yorkshire region of England, where ash trees were prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashlon can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, dating back to 1587. The entry mentions an Ashlon Thwaites, who was christened in that year. This early appearance of the name suggests its usage in the region during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, an Ashlon Cromwell (1609-1667) was recorded as a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Norfolk, England. His estate, Ashlon Manor, was named after him, further solidifying the presence of the name during that era.
Moving into the 18th century, Ashlon Fairfax (1725-1793) was a notable figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born in Virginia, he served as a colonel in the Continental Army and fought alongside George Washington. His valor and leadership earned him recognition in historical accounts of the war.
The 19th century saw the birth of Ashlon Wilmont (1842-1912), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. His architectural contributions left a lasting legacy on the city's skyline.
In more recent times, Ashlon Brinkley (1901-1976) was an American artist and illustrator known for his vivid depictions of rural life in the American South. His paintings and sketches captured the essence of the region's landscapes and people, earning him critical acclaim in the art world.
While the name Ashlon has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its enduring presence across various fields and time periods. From landowners and military officers to architects and artists, individuals bearing this distinctive name have left their mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Ashlon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ashlon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ashlon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashlon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashlon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Ashlon a common name?
We classify Ashlon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashlon most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashlon was 1996, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashlon is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ashlon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 167 people with the name Ashlon, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #42,759 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ashlon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ashlon?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ashlon on both sides of the split. Of the 157 people counted with this name, 49 were male (31.2%) and 108 were female (68.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ashlon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ashlon is Black at 47.3%. The next largest groups are White (38.9%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ashlon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ashlon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.3% (79 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ashlon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashlon a female name?
Yes, 93.2% of people registered as Ashlon in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ashlon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashlon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ashlon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Ashlon?
Find out how many Americans are named Ashlon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.