Land of ash trees
Derived from Old English elements, Ashland is a locational surname-turned-given name referring to a meadow or land cleared of ash trees. It combines the natural imagery of the ash tree with a sense of place and heritage.
Less common today
Ashland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,812 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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