Ashford

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Ashford Pronunciation

Ashford is pronounced ASH-ford /ˈæʃ.fɔrd/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'the ford by the ash trees' (Old English aesc, 'ash', + ford, 'a river crossing')Low

In 30 seconds: The ford by the ash trees: Ashford is an English place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'the ford by the ash trees' (Old English aesc, 'ash', + ford, 'a river crossing')

U.S. rank (2024)#7271 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ashford comes from an English place/surname, 'the ford by the ash trees' (Old English aesc, 'ash', + ford, 'a river crossing'). A crisp, modern name (said 'ASH-ford'; nickname Ash).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-ford-by-the-ash-trees at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ashford is an English place/surname, 'the ford by the ash trees' (Old English aesc, 'ash', + ford, 'a river crossing') — a crisp, modern surname-name (said 'ASH-ford').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Ashford — English place-name

Variations

AshfordeAshfield

Nicknames

Ash

Themes & Styles

English Surname-name Place-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ashford?

Ashford is pronounced ASH-ford (/ˈæʃ.fɔrd/). Press play above to hear Ashford said aloud.

How do you say Ashford?

Ashford is said ASH-ford (/ˈæʃ.fɔrd/). Press play above to hear Ashford said aloud.

What does the name Ashford mean?

Ashford is an English place/surname, 'the ford by the ash trees'.

Is Ashford a boy or girl name?

Ashford is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashford?

Ashford is a rare name in the U.S.