Ashton
Meaning of Ashton
Ashton is a traditionally male name of English origin, pronounced as ASH-tuhn (/ˈæʃtən/). The name Ashton has been used in the United States for over a century. It came into more frequent use in the late 20th century and has maintained consistent popularity since then. In recent years, it has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for newborn boys in America. Variations of Ashton include Ash and Ashten, offering some flexibility while retaining the core sound of the name.
The name carries a sense of natural elegance, originating from Old English elements meaning "ash trees place." This association with nature may appeal to parents seeking a sophisticated yet grounded name for their son. Additionally, pop culture references such as actor Ashton Kutcher have brought contemporary visibility to this timeless moniker.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ASH-tuhn (/ˈæʃtən/)
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Notable People Named Ashton
| Christopher Ashton Kutcher is an American actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his roles in That '70s Show and films such as Dude, Where's My Car? and The Butterfly Effect. |
| Ashton James Eaton is a retired American decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, known for holding the world record in the indoor heptathlon event and being the second decathlete to break the 9,000-point barrier. |
| Ashton Fletcher Irwin is an Australian musician and the drummer of the popular pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, which has achieved significant commercial success since 2014. |
| Ashton James Turner is an Australian cricketer known for his performances at the under-19 level and his contract with the Perth Scorchers. |
| Ashton Bell is a Canadian ice hockey player known for her time with PWHL Ottawa and her college career at Minnesota Duluth. |
| Ashton Durrand Sanders is an American actor famous for his role as teenage Chiron in the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight (2016). |
| Ashton Trent Smith, also known as his ring name Ashton Smith, is a Jamaican-English professional wrestler who gained recognition for his time in WWE, particularly as a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion. |
| Ashton Holmes is an American actor, recognized for his roles in A History of Violence, The Pacific, Nikita, and Revenge. |
| Ashton Lambie is an American track cyclist famous for being the first person to complete an Individual pursuit in under 4 minutes and for his distinctive moustache. |
| Ashton Hewitt is a Welsh rugby union player known for his role as a wing for the Dragons regional team and his international experience with Wales under-20. |
| Ashton Bennett is a Jamaican professional footballer known for his role as a forward for York Region Shooters in the Canadian Soccer League. |
| Ashton Wheeler Clemmons is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 57th district and serving as the Deputy Minority Leader since 2023. |
| Ashton Bryan Jones was an American Quaker minister known for his advocacy of "human brotherhood" during the civil rights movement, and he was a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Ashton Hilliard Williams was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina. |
| Ashton Smith is an American voice actor known for recording voice-overs for movie trailers, television commercials, and network promotions, as well as serving as the narrator for the National Geographic documentary program Seconds From Disaster from 2004 to 2007. |
