Name comparison · boy names
Asher vs. Ashton
In 2025, Asher leads at #28 among U.S. boys' names, with Ashton at #197. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Asher | Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #28 | #197 |
| Babies in 2025 | 7,456 | 1,801 |
| All-time peak | #20 in 2022 | #76 in 2004 |
| Uniqueness score | 10 / 100 | 28 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#7) | Mississippi (#86) |