Ashlund
A name of Scandinavian origin meaning "ash tree land".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ashlund. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ashlund today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashlund births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashlund. 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 Ashlund. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,489
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Ashlund: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashlund 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 Ashlund during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashlund
The given name Ashlund has its origins in the Old Norse language, tracing back to the Viking era of the 8th to 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the combination of two words: "ash" and "lund," which together translate to "ash tree grove" or "ash wood meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone living near or associated with an area abundant in ash trees.
During the Viking Age, the name Ashlund was primarily found in Scandinavia, particularly in regions such as modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As the Vikings expanded their reach through exploration and trade, the name likely spread to other parts of Europe and the British Isles.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that variations of the name may have been used in Norse sagas or oral traditions that have been lost over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashlund can be found in the Icelandic Book of Settlements (Landnámabók), which dates back to the 12th century. This historical document mentions an individual named Ashlund Ormsson, who was among the early settlers of Iceland.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ashlund, including:
1. Ashlund Hrafnsson (c. 980-1045), a Viking explorer and trader who is believed to have been among the first Norsemen to establish settlements in Greenland.
2. Ashlund Thorvaldsson (c. 1050-1120), a renowned Icelandic skald (poet) and historian known for his contributions to the preservation of Norse mythology and oral traditions.
3. Ashlund Magnusson (c. 1220-1290), a Swedish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between Sweden and Denmark during the 13th century.
4. Ashlund Eriksson (1405-1472), a Danish sailor and navigator who is credited with mapping various trade routes in the North Atlantic region.
5. Ashlund Olafsson (1625-1698), a Norwegian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in Scandinavia and was among the first to document the medicinal properties of various plants native to the region.
While the name Ashlund has its roots in Old Norse and Viking culture, it has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries and across different regions. However, its connection to the ash tree and its association with nature and exploration remain an enduring aspect of its historical significance.
People
Ashlund + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ashlund as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ashlund: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashlund?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashlund 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ashlund a common name?
We classify Ashlund as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashlund most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashlund was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashlund is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Ashlund in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ashlund a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashlund in the SSA data are male. 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 Ashlund still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ashlund 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 Ashlund 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ashlund?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Ashlund on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.