Ashon
Every Ashon since 1975 — 377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashon
Ashon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,798 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 377 American babies have been named Ashon. Its peak came in 2003, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ashon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,798 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,005 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,996 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,052 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,236 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,563 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,169 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,725 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,873 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,603 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,855 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,660 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,554 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,723 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,264 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,509 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,679 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,493 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,257 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,017 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,989 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,721 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,701 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,492 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,531 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ashon in 2025?
Ashon ranked #9,798 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashon?
377 babies have been named Ashon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashon most popular?
Ashon peaked in 2003, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Ashon a boy or girl name?
Ashon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashon rising or falling?
Ashon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.