Boy · #7,753 in 2026

Ashwath

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

Current Rank

#7,753

Peak Rank

#4,979 (2013)

Total Babies

226

5-Yr Trend

-44%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#4979

Peak Rank

226

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ashwath

Ashwath first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 18 Ashwaths were born — ranking #4,979 that year. As of 2026, Ashwath ranks #7,753 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 226 Ashwaths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ashwath

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

Ashworth
Ashwin
Ashraf
Ashok
Ashwood
Ashwell
Ashlock
Swathe
Swath
Outwith
Edgeworth
Ashes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashwath

What does the name Ashwath mean?

Ashwath is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ashwath in 2026?

In 2026, Ashwath ranks #7,753 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ashwath most popular?

Ashwath reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #4,979 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ashwath a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ashwath?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ashwath include Abijah, Riordan, Breckan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ashwath

Ashwath is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Ashwath's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #4,979. Use the chart and map above to compare Ashwath'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.