Ashley
5 countries#164 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ashley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
875,722 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 1987 with 55,265 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21,043 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1996 with 2,303 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14,869 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #526 · peaked in 1996 with 2,161 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,020 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1987 with 558 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
5,536 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #405 · peaked in 2012 with 307 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Val-d'Oise, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
154 births recorded 1997–2017 · peaked in 1997 with 30 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ashley’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #12 | — |
| 2007 | #13 | ↓1 |
| 2008 | #18 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #20 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #29 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #42 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #50 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #67 | ↓17 |
| 2014 | #87 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #86 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #101 | ↓15 |
| 2017 | #122 | ↓21 |
| 2018 | #129 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #137 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #153 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #172 | ↓19 |
| 2022 | #154 | ↑18 |
| 2023 | #126 | ↑28 |
| 2024 | #124 | ↑2 |
| 2025 | #164 | ↓40 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashley
Is Ashley a popular name?
Yes — Ashley currently ranks #164 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ashley more common for boys or girls?
Ashley is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ashley most popular?
Ashley peaked in 1987 in United States, with 55,265 recorded births that year.
Is Ashley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ashley’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4594 in 1917 to #164 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ashley?
At least 902,301 babies have been recorded with the name Ashley across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ashley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ashley appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ashley?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ashley include Valeria, Anastasia, Nevaeh, Isabelle.
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