Ashley

Rank 154th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Ashley was 154th most popular baby name for girls and 362nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,880 babies were named Ashley in the United States. The gender distribution for "Ashley" is 98.5% female and 1.5% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,789 babies in the United States were named Ashley. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ashley is around 32 to 34 years old.

The name "Ashley" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ashley is Ash.

Ashley Meaning & Origin

Ashley is an English name which means "ash tree meadow," and it often brings to mind a person who is natural, grounded, and full of life.

The name Ashley is described as versatile, intriguing and confident.

Pronunciation

Ashley is pronounced ash-lee in English. The name Ashley has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ashley

The name Ashley is unisex and can be used for both boys and girls, though in recent years it has become more popular as a female name.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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