Ash

Ash is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 182 boys in the United States.

Ash at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ash

Ash belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ash first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1064 in 2023, and in 2024 182 babies received the name — 2,360 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ash in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1064 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ash in 2024
182
Total since 1880
2,360

Ash in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#862 in 2022
Babies named Ash in 2025
28
Total since 1996
444

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ash mean?

The meaning of Ash is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ash a boy or girl name?

Ash is a boy name. In 2024, 182 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ash?

Ash comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ash?

Ash first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1064 in 2023, and 182 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].