Aston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aston is an Old English name meaning 'east settlement', originating from the Old English words 'aest' and 'tun'. It has evolved through various historical forms while maintaining its core meaning. The name is associated with modernity and sophistication, especially through its ties to luxury brands. It has no biblical relevance, and its popularity increased in the 19th century.
The name Aston is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Aston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4917th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7089th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3034th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2157th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1324th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19592nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11564th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aston"
Pronunciation
/ˈæstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Aston is derived from the Old English elements 'aest' meaning 'east' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'enclosure'. Thus, it originally referred to a settlement in the east.
Meaning
east settlement
Language Evolution
Aestantun, Aston, Aston
Historical Usage
The name Aston gained popularity as a surname in England, and it became more widely recognized as a given name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Astonia, Asto, Asti
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Aston is perceived as modern and trendy, often associated with luxury and sophistication due to its association with the car brand Aston Martin.
Famous People
Aston Kutcher, Aston Merrygold
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aston"
"Aston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4917th of 7545 | 34 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6350th of 6773 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6360th of 7552 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7089th of 10718 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3034th of 16616 | 303 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2157th of 24088 | 896 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1324th of 23106 | 1,677 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19592nd of 35406 | 42 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11564th of 30306 | 93 |
Regional Popularity of "Aston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
43.30% 2249th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
43.47% 2245th/5164 |
26.94% 1970th/7313 |
27.40% 2045th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.69% 1661st/3984 |
27.93% 1253rd/4487 |
18.54% 1265th/6822 |
20.97% 1316th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.