UK boy's name
Astyn
A variant spelling of the English name Ashton, meaning "town of ash trees".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Astyn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Astyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3332, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Astyn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Astyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Astyn ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Astyn.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Astyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3332
2010
Births in 2010
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Astyn mean?
The name Astyn is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons in the early medieval period, roughly between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "aesten," which means "eastern" or "from the east."
In ancient times, the name Astyn was likely used as a descriptive name or a surname, referring to someone who hailed from the eastern regions or had some connection to the east. It may have also been used as a locational surname, indicating that a person lived in an area or settlement with a name containing the word "east" or a variation of it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Astyn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions an individual named Astyn who held land in the county of Norfolk, England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Astyn. One such person was Astyn de Hertford (c. 1160-1230), an English nobleman and landowner from Hertfordshire. Another was Astyn de Wytham (c. 1220-1285), a prominent cleric and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Oxford.
During the Middle Ages, the name Astyn also appeared in various medieval records and chronicles. For instance, an Astyn de Brampton is mentioned in a 13th-century record from Northamptonshire, England. Additionally, an Astyn de Haversham is listed in a 14th-century document from Buckinghamshire.
In the 16th century, there was an Astyn Hopton (c. 1510-1580), an English merchant and alderman from the city of Bristol. Another notable bearer of the name was Astyn Maynwaring (c. 1560-1625), a Welsh landowner and member of the gentry from Cheshire.
While the name Astyn has fallen out of common usage in recent times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English nomenclature, carrying with it a sense of historical significance and a connection to the ancient roots of the English language and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Astyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Astyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3332 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Astyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Astyn in the UK right now?
In 2010, Astyn was ranked #3332 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Astyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Astyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Astyn?
A variant spelling of the English name Ashton, meaning "town of ash trees".
How many people are called Astyn in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Astyn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.