Total births
1,561
Unisex name · since 1986
Ashtin
Ashtin has 1,561 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5764
- among boys today
- 1,561
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
1,561 babies have been named Ashtin since 1986, making it today's #5764 unisex name.
Ashtin has 1,561 recorded births among boys since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5764 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #5764 among boys today
- 1,561 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ashtin is currently the #5764 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 1,561 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5764
- among boys today
- 1,561
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Ashtin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5764
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Ashtin was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
146 babies were named Ashtin in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashtin compares
1,561 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ashtin's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashtin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,561 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 146 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ashtin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ashtin's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 146, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ashtin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#5,764
Active since
1986
Ashtin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 146
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Ashtin popularity over time - girls
1,221 total births recorded since 1985 (Ashtin as girls' name)
Ashtin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ashtin's strongest decade.
736 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Ashtin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 197
1990s
197 births
- 2000s
2000s
736 births
- 2010s
2010s
440 births
- 2020s 159
2020s
159 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 736 births (47% of all-time use).
How Ashtin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ashtin's total volume
Ashtin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ashtin by state
Where Ashtin concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 58 | 3.7% |
| #2 | California | | 38 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 35 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 29 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 28 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 23 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 13 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Ashtin's total US births 3.7%
Even split
58 of 1,561 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Ashtin appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashtin? ▼
Ashtin has been given to 1,561 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5764 as of the latest data. 146 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Ashtin most popular? ▼
Ashtin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 736 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Ashtin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashtin are Texas (58 births), California (38 births), Ohio (35 births).
Is Ashtin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ashtin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,561 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,221 births.
How long has the name Ashtin been used? ▼
Records for Ashtin go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashtin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Asher, Ashton, Ashley, Ash, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ashtin's data
- Ashtin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (736 total births); usage has since declined to 159 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ashtins (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ashtin
Nearby Names Like Ashtin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashtin
Asher Boy
#20 111,227 births
Ashton Boy
#188 88,267 births
Ashley Boy
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Ash Boy
#1153 2,535 births
Ashwin Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ashtin: #5764 Unisex Name - 1,561 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashtin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ashtin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.