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Aston

Girl / Boy name · 142 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aston: 142 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 20 births in 2009.

Of English origin, Aston began as a place name meaning "eastern settlement" or "ash-tree town," derived from Old English *ēast* (east) or *æsc* (ash) combined with *tūn* (enclosure, settlement). It was adopted as a surname before becoming a modern first name. The name is famously linked to Aston Villa, the historic Birmingham football club, and through the luxury carmaker Aston Martin—itself named after the Aston Hillclimb in Buckinghamshire. Notable bearers include Aston Merrygold, the British singer and former member of JLS, and Aston Cooke, the Jamaican playwright. The Birmingham district of Aston shares the same roots, as does the village of Aston Clinton. A close variant, Ashton, is more common in Scotland, while Aston retains a sleek, sporty feel often associated with speed and tradition.