Ashley
Ashley originates from Old English, meaning 'ash tree meadow' or 'dweller near the ash tree forest.' Originally a surname and masculine name, it became predominantly feminine in the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,725. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,403
- 2012: 4,701
- 2013: 3,943
- 2014: 3,560
- 2015: 3,429
- 2016: 3,045
- 2017: 2,528
- 2018: 2,280
- 2019: 2,031
- 2020: 1,808
- 2021: 1,700
- 2022: 1,865
- 2023: 2,184
- 2024: 2,240
- 2025: 1,829
- 2026 (projected): 1,725
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Peaked in popularity during the 1980s-1990s
- •Works well for all ages from childhood through adulthood
- •Has unisex roots but now strongly associated with girls
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
859,857
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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