How Many People Are Named Ashby?
Complete statistics for the name Ashby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ashby is a very rare name, with only 1,702 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 193,841 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 44% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 2,385 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ashby Through the Generations
Ashby has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2011 when 56 babies were given this name. Today, it's mostly carried by older individuals, with 847 over the age of 60, compared to 1,054 under 30. This generational shift highlights how Ashby remains a name favored by parents looking for something unique yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ashby's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Ashby
How Many People Have the Name Ashby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,084 people in the United States currently share the name Ashby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,401 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ashby a Common or Rare Name?
Ashby is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ashby Mean?
Ashby means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ashby in SSA data, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.
When Was Ashby Most Popular?
The name Ashby reached peak popularity in 2011, with 56 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ashby?
Approximately 17,084 people named Ashby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,084. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,401 Americans.
Is Ashby a rare name?
Ashby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,401 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ashby mean?
Ashby means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Ashby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 57% of people named Ashby are male and 43% are female.
When was Ashby most popular?
Ashby peaked in 2011 with 56 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.