Ashley
girl name#164 in 2025Ashley entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1 in 1991, ranks #164 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1917–2025
#164
rank today
#1
peak (1991)
1,829
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1930s | #3450 |
| 1940s | #3282 |
| 1950s | #2517 |
| 1960s | #812 |
| 1970s | #168 |
| 1980s | #11 |
| 1990s | #3 |
| 2000s | #10 |
| 2010s | #85 |
| 2020s | #149 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ashley has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 843,000 people named Ashley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashley alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashley in 2025?
- Ashley ranks #164 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,829 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ashley most popular?
- Ashley peaked in 1991, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ashley with classmates?
- Ashley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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