Aston

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Pronounced AS-tun /ˈæs.tən/Medium

Meaning: Aston is an English place and surname name, 'east settlement' (Old English east plus tun). Known also from the car marque Aston Martin, it is used as a first name, leaning to boys, which we note; here it is used for a girl.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sleek place name: Aston means 'east settlement' (said 'AS-tun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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MeaningAston is an English place and surname name, 'east settlement' (Old English east plus tun). Known also from the car marque Aston Martin, it is used as a first name, leaning to boys, which we note; here it is used for a girl.

U.S. rank (2025)#11058 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 217

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

As a name, Aston is an English place/surname, 'east settlement'. For girls it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'AS-tun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, sleek, and surname-style.

Did you know? Aston means 'east settlement' — an English place and surname name, also known from Aston Martin. It's used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'AS-tun').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Aston — English place/surname 'east settlement'; cross-sex

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aston mean?

Aston means 'east settlement,' an English place and surname name.

How do you pronounce Aston?

It's said AS-tun /ˈæs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aston a boy or girl name?

Aston is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Aston?

Aston is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.