#1242024 rank
1987peak year
858,007babies named Ashley since 1880
▲ +10%5-year trend
Ashley popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ashley mean?
From an English surname for places with Old English aesc, 'ash tree', and leah, 'meadow'. Once a male name, it became a top girl's name in 1980s and 1990s America.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, nature
Names like Ashley
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ashley, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Ashleys
- Ashley Judd, actress
- Ashley Olsen, actress
Spellings & variants
AshleeAshleighAshly
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