Ash tree settlement
A modern variation of the English surname Ashton, derived from Old English elements meaning a town or settlement near ash trees. It reflects a connection to nature and the landscape of early English dwellings.
Less common today
Ashtan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,815 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).