Ashe

♂ Boy

Pronounced ASH /ˈæʃ/High

Meaning: From the English surname Ashe — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree; one who lived by the ash trees'; here for boys; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: The ash tree: Ashe is an English surname — 'one who lived by the ash trees'. Crisp, sleek, and warm. Used for both sexes.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the English surname Ashe — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree; one who lived by the ash trees'; here for boys; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#10818 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 336

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashe comes from the English surname Ashe — from Old English aesc, 'the ash tree' — 'one who lived by the ash trees'. A crisp, sleek, modern one-syllable surname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; the tennis great Arthur Ashe; said 'ASH').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-ash-tree at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Ashe means 'the ash tree; one who lived by the ash trees' (Old English aesc) — a crisp, sleek one-syllable surname-name, used for both sexes (the tennis champion Arthur Ashe; said 'ASH').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Ashe — surname etymology

Variations

AshAsch

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Ashe…

Ash— a fellow spelling

Asher— a companion Ash- boys' name

Ashby— a kin Ash- surname-name

Ashton— another Ash- surname-name

Explore names like Ashe

By themeenglish surname-name unisex tree-name

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashe mean?

Ashe is an English surname, 'the ash tree; one who lived by the ash trees'.

How do you pronounce Ashe?

It's said ASH /ˈæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Ashe a boy or girl name?

Ashe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Ashe?

Ashe is a rare name in the U.S.