boy's name
Aston
AS-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 7,184
England and Wales
#744
2025 births
Aston is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 93 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 298 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 11,212 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aston Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 251 |
| 2000s | 1,212 |
| 2010s | 1,519 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 328 |
How Popular Is Aston?
In 2025, Aston was given to 47 babies in England and Wales, ranking #744 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Aston Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aston
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aston Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aston over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aston
- English AS-tun
Sibling Names for Aston
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aston — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aston
How popular is the name Aston?
In 2025, Aston was given to 47 babies in England and Wales, ranking #744 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Aston a girl's or a boy's name?
Aston is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aston?
Aston has 2 syllables.
When was Aston most popular?
Aston peaked in 2010, when 298 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Aston a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aston currently ranks #744 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.