The first name Aston
A boy’s name.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 47 boys were named Aston, making it the 735th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2010, with 298 births (#181).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Aston with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Aston at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 85 boys born in the United States were named Aston, the 1,852nd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2015, when 178 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Aston
4 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Aston WebbBritish architect (1849–1930)
- Aston MerrygoldBritish singer, songwriter and actor, born 1988
- Louis Aston KnightAmerican artist (1873–1948)
- Funkmaster FlexAmerican DJ, born 1967
Questions
- How popular is the name Aston?
- In 2025, 47 boys born in England and Wales were named Aston, ranking 735th. Its peak was 2010, with 298 births.
- Is Aston a boy's or a girl's name?
- Both. Of the 3,257 US babies named Aston since 1880, 7% were girls and 93% boys.
- When was Aston most popular?
- 2015 in the United States, when 178 babies were named Aston, its highest rank at 1,093rd.
- Is Aston also a surname?
- Yes. Aston is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.