Aston is an English surname and place name from the Old English east tun, meaning "east town" or "eastern settlement". For many Americans it brings to mind the luxury carmaker Aston Martin, which gives the name a sleek edge, and it reads as a fresh alternative to Ashton. Aston reached its best rank of 1093 in 2015 and has slipped gradually since to number 1852 in 2025, with 85 boys given the name.