Ashtin is of American origin, derived from the Ashley surname which means 'ash tree meadow'. It is a modern invention, gaining popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought unique names for their children. Ashtin is unisex and has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females. It gained some recognition through usage by celebrities, such as American actress Ashtin Kennedy.
The name Ashtin experienced a significant boom in popularity between 1992 and 1994, with a notable peak of 113 births in 1994. However, after the mid-1990s, the number of babies named Ashtin began to decline rapidly, reaching an all-time low of 5 births in 2017. The total number of babies named Ashtin over this period is 1221.