Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Ashkon

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

Current Rank

#12,366

Peak Rank

#5,519 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2007

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#5519

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashkon

Ashkon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 9 Ashkons were born — ranking #5,519 that year. As of 2026, Ashkon ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Ashkons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ashkon

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

Ashcan
Ashen
Ascian
Acan
Achan
Aktion
Ashan
Alcuin
Alkyne
Agen
Ashton
Agon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashkon

What does the name Ashkon mean?

Ashkon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashkon in 2026?

In 2026, Ashkon ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashkon most popular?

Ashkon reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,519 that year with 9 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ashkon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ashkon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashkon include Hance, Gregorey, Renne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashkon

Ashkon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Ashkon's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,519. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashkon'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.