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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ashen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ashelynn|Asher
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Ashen

ASH-en · 2 syllables

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#12464
→ Stable
#12464
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#12464 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #12464 · Rising since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Ashen

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12464

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
20
Higher than 20% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
27 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureEnglish2-syllableTree NameModernRisingRareTrendyGender-Neutral
Character
quiet resilienceunderstated strengthcalm acceptanceweathered wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Ashen is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12464 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12464 · very rare
Ashen at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from the ash tree, symbolizing strength and resilience in nature and mythology.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#12464 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Asher◈AshanAshton◈AshlynnAston◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Sage◈Caden◈Everett◈Linden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ashen
Rowan◈Sage◈Hazel◈EzraWillow◈Arlo◈Wren◈River◈
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ashen · Overview
Summary

Ashen is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12464 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Ashen carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ashen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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