UK boy's name
Kashton
An invented masculine name possibly combining elements meaning "keeper" and "town".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kashton is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kashton popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. 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.
Kashton is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Kashton. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kashton ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Kashton.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kashton as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Kashton mean?
The name Kashton is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origin. It does not appear to be derived from any ancient language or have any historical references in religious texts or ancient records.
While the exact derivation of the name is uncertain, it may be a combination of the names Kash and Ton, or a variation of the name Aston. However, there is no definitive evidence to support these theories.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kashton dates back to the late 20th century, likely as a unique name created by parents seeking an uncommon and distinctive moniker for their child. There are no notable historical figures or famous individuals from earlier eras who bore this name.
However, in recent decades, a few individuals with the first name Kashton have gained recognition in various fields. One example is Kashton Brown, a Canadian actor and model born in 1995, known for his roles in television shows and films.
Another notable Kashton is Kashton Ford, an American professional basketball player born in 1994, who has played for several teams in the NBA G League and internationally.
Kashton Coulter, born in 2002, is a promising young American soccer player who currently plays for the LA Galaxy Academy team, showcasing his skills at the youth level.
Kashton Smith, born in 1998, is a British entrepreneur and social media influencer, known for his successful online businesses and lifestyle brand.
Kashton Edwards, born in 1991, is an Australian artist and illustrator, recognized for his vibrant and whimsical artworks that often depict nature and fantasy themes.
While the name Kashton is relatively uncommon, these individuals demonstrate its increasing popularity and use in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kashton over time
The chart below shows babies named Kashton registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kashton, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashton by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kashton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4340 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kashton
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kashton: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kashton in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kashton was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kashton most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Kashton in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kashton?
An invented masculine name possibly combining elements meaning "keeper" and "town".
How many people are called Kashton in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Kashton across the 2 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.