Ashley
boy name#3949 in 2025Ashley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #281 in 1980, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3949
rank today
#281
peak (1980)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #680 |
| 1890s | #685 |
| 1900s | #866 |
| 1910s | #944 |
| 1920s | #1031 |
| 1930s | #1242 |
| 1940s | #848 |
| 1950s | #904 |
| 1960s | #679 |
| 1970s | #393 |
| 1980s | #378 |
| 1990s | #1043 |
| 2000s | #1996 |
| 2010s | #3584 |
| 2020s | #3776 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ashley has been most popular in FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 13,000 people named Ashley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashley alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 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 #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ashley most popular?
- Ashley peaked in 1980, reaching #281 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ashley with classmates?
- Ashley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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