How Many People Are Named Ashden?
Complete statistics for the name Ashden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ashden is a very rare modern name, likely derived from Old English elements meaning "ash tree valley." There are roughly 351 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 940,327 Americans share it. It's a name that peaked in 2007 with just 21 births and has been declining since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 traditionally represents nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for family and community. It's associated with people who find purpose in service to others and who naturally create harmony in their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 355 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ashden Through the Generations
Ashden didn't appear on the American naming scene until relatively recently, and it's overwhelmingly a name carried by young people. Of the 355 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 334 belong to individuals under 30, while only 21 are between 30 and 60, and zero are over 60. That means 94% of people named Ashden haven't yet turned 30, giving it an average bearer age of just 16. The name hit its high point in 2007 when 21 babies received it, but the trend has been declining steadily since then. Globally, it's exceptionally uncommon, ranking at number 1,566,439 worldwide with only about 42 living bearers on the planet. Nearly all of them reside in the United States, so this isn't a name you'll encounter abroad. It's a genuinely modern, one-generation name that rose quickly and has already started to fade, making each bearer part of a remarkably small group.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ashden's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Ashden
How Many People Have the Name Ashden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 351 people in the United States currently share the name Ashden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 940,327 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ashden a Common or Rare Name?
Ashden is classified as Very 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 Ashden Mean?
Ashden means "ash tree valley" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ashden in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Ashden Most Popular?
The name Ashden reached peak popularity in 2007, with 21 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 Ashden?
Approximately 351 people named Ashden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 355. That works out to roughly 1 in 940,327 Americans.
Is Ashden a rare name?
Ashden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 940,327 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ashden mean?
Ashden means "ash tree valley" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Ashden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Ashden are male and 5% are female.
When was Ashden most popular?
Ashden peaked in 2007 with 21 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.