Ash - A very unique male name
Ash at a glance
Ash is ranked #1202 among boy baby names in 2025, with 120 births in 2025. It peaked in 2023 at #1078 and first appeared on the charts in 1981.
- Rank in 2025
- #1202
- Births in 2025
- 120
- Peak year
- 2023 (#1078)
- First appeared
- 1981
- Trend
- #1164 in 2020 → #1202 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 12,219 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 12,219 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ash peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1078.
Famous with this name
Ash Santos
William Ash
Lauren Ash
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Ash is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ash is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #580 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,642.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ash is where you live.
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Ash origin and meaning
English — short form and word name
Short for Asher ('happy, blessed' in Hebrew) or Ashley, and also the English word for the ash tree (and burnt residue)
Ash works three ways at once: a short form of Asher, a short form of Ashley, and a nature word name in its own right. As a standalone for boys it dates from 1981 and peaked in 2023, helped by Ash Ketchum's decades of Pokémon fame. Which source a family means is their own choice.
Attested etymology
Ash is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Ash, pop culture references for the name Ash and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Ash
We've found the following names that sound similar to Ash, sorted by popularity.
Ace / Asa / Ajay / Asaiah / Azaiah / Akash / Ayush / Azai / Akshay / Aj /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1202 |
| 2024 | 1254 |
| 2023 | 1078 |
| 2022 | 1104 |
| 2021 | 1087 |
| 2020 | 1164 |
| 2019 | 1329 |
| 2018 | 1493 |
| 2017 | 1374 |
| 2016 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 1780 |
| 2014 | 2442 |
| 2013 | 2330 |
| 2012 | 2523 |
| 2011 | 2354 |
| 2010 | 2560 |
| 2008 | 2683 |
| 2006 | 2828 |
| 2005 | 3138 |
| 1981 | 2217 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 580 |
| Oregon | 617 |
| Utah | 709 |
| Massachusetts | 796 |
| Ohio | 806 |
| Colorado | 859 |
| Indiana | 957 |
| California | 960 |
| Washington | 1010 |
| Pennsylvania | 1012 |
| North Carolina | 1039 |
| Michigan | 1123 |
| New York | 1309 |
| Texas | 1353 |
| Georgia | 1366 |
| Florida | 1642 |
Even more about Ash
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Ash a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Ash?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ASH · /æʃ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Asher — The full name Ash commonly shortens.
- Ashton — A related full name.
Famous bearers
- Ash Ketchum — Protagonist of the Pokémon animated series (Fictional, 1997) Fictional
Style
Short formNatureNickname name
Why parents choose it
Ash is a one-syllable name with a nature edge and a generation of pop-culture familiarity behind it.
Worth knowing
- Also the word for what is left after a fire — some families love the phoenix reading, others find the residue sense a drawback.
