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Ashford

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Meaning of Ashford: English: 'dweller at the ash tree ford'

Ashford is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7801st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7801

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

502

First recorded 1914 · peak 1988

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 14 babies1984: 13 babies1985: 15 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 18 babies1989: 14 babies1990: 9 babies19901991: 10 babies1992: 5 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 9 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 0 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 10 babies2014: 8 babies2015: 9 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 12 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 9 babies2023: 17 babies2024: 11 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Ashford per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 18.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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