Boy · #6,300 in 2026

Ashford

Name: Popularity of the name Ashford in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ashford, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,300

Peak Rank

#2,651 (1988)

Total Babies

519

5-Yr Trend

+26%

1914

First Year

2026

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#2651

Peak Rank

519

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashford

Ashford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 18 Ashfords were born — ranking #2,961 that year. As of 2026, Ashford ranks #6,300 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+26% over the past five years). In total, more than 519 Ashfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ashford

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ashford is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alford
Afeard
Bashford
Afred
Alphard
Adjured
Azured
Latchford
Assured
Offered
Aford
Ushered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashford

What does the name Ashford mean?

Ashford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashford in 2026?

In 2026, Ashford ranks #6,300 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashford most popular?

Ashford reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #2,651 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ashford most popular?

Ashford has historically been most popular in Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ashford.

Is Ashford a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ashford is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ashford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashford include Ceylon, Ad, Sumpter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashford

Ashford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 519 births in the dataset. Ashford's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #2,651. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashford's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.