Find out how popular the first name Aston has been for the last 47 years (from 1977 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aston by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Aston is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 93% of people named Aston being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 141 male babies and 11 female babies born with the name Aston.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 11 baby girls were named Aston in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Aston

The name Aston finds its origins in Old English, derived from the words "æsc" meaning ash tree and "tun" meaning farm or settlement. It likely originated as a place name referring to a settlement near an ash grove or ash trees.

The earliest recorded use of Aston as a surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as a place name in various counties across England. Over time, it transitioned from being a place name to a surname, and eventually also became used as a given name.

One of the earliest known individuals with the given name Aston was Aston Cokayn, born around 1290 in Staffordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and knight during the reign of Edward II.

In the 16th century, Sir Aston Cokayne (c. 1508–1548) was an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament and was involved in the dissolution of the monasteries under King Henry VIII.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Sir Aston Cokayne (1608–1684) was a royalist soldier and later a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire. He fought for King Charles I against the Parliamentarians.

In the 19th century, Aston Waller (1784–1854) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Sussex. He was also a noted agriculturist and writer on agricultural topics.

Another notable individual with the name was Sir Aston Webb (1849–1930), a British architect best known for designing the facades of Buckingham Palace and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

While not a common first name throughout history, Aston has been used occasionally, often within prominent English families and circles, likely due to its Old English roots and association with places in England.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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