Ash Name Popularity and Statistics
Ash is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ash?
Ash is spelled A-S-H. The name has 3 letters.
Ash Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#1,176
Recorded Births175
- Girls usage fell 747 places to #6,546 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #1,176 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ash Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 175 | #1,176 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2024 | Boys | 182 | #1,151 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 204 | #1,064 |
| 2022 | Girls | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2022 | Boys | 202 | #1,078 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13 | #8,024 |
| 2021 | Boys | 197 | #1,076 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 183 | #1,084 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 145 | #1,283 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 128 | #1,375 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 134 | #1,335 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 140 | #1,295 |
| 2015 | Boys | 99 | #1,613 |
| 2014 | Boys | 68 | #2,063 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 59 | #2,205 |
When Was Ash Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
204 recorded births
National rank #1,064
2022 · Boys
202 recorded births
National rank #1,078
2021 · Boys
197 recorded births
National rank #1,076
2020 · Boys
183 recorded births
National rank #1,084
Where Ash Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| UT | #703 | 5 |
| MA | #789 | 5 |
| OH | #801 | 10 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| CA | #957 | 23 |