girl name
Ashley
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#164 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ashley in the US, 1880–2025
Ashley first appears in US records in 1917. It peaked in 1987, when 54,856 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,829.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashley a boy or a girl name?
Ashley is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Ashley?
In 2025, Ashley ranked #164 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ashley most popular?
Ashley was most popular in 1987, when about 54,856 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.