Ash
How to say it: ASH · /ˈæʃ/
English word name for the ash tree (genus Fraxinus); also a short form of Ashley or Asher.
Ash was the 1,039th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 175 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 73% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #932 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,039 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 175 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,944 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +73% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #932 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quietly emerging over recent decades, Ash reached its peak in the 2020s. Holding at that height, it is likely to rise a little more.
What goes with it
Single and breathy, Ash feels rooted in nature and calm. Birch extends the woodland mood.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ash is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ash
- Ash Brannon (born 1969)American film director and animator
- Ash Taylor (born 1990)Footballer
- Ash Amin (born 1955)British geographer and academic
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