How Many People Are Named Ashley?
873,844
people in the United States are named Ashley
1 in 383 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#55
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2608%
Of US population
Peak Year
1987
55,262 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
ASH-lee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "ash tree clearing", from a combination of Old English æsc and leah. Until the 1960s it was more commonly given to boys in the United States, but it is now most often used on girls.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 31.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
98,701
Texas
79,695
New York
49,901
Florida
47,182
Ohio
37,148
Illinois
35,525
Pennsylvania
34,115
Georgia
29,537
North Carolina
29,118
Michigan
29,004
💡 Fun Facts About "Ashley"
- 2,259 babies were named Ashley in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1987
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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