FIRST NAME
Ashley
Ashley is the 17th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 741,112 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 11,218 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #17 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
753,591
living · #63
2020 CENSUS
741,112
living · #17
BABIES NAMED ASHLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1917–2025
20252K
As a female name, Ashley peaked in 1987, when 54,856 babies were named Ashley (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #968 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
34,819
living · #584
2020 CENSUS
11,218
living · #968
BABIES NAMED ASHLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202527
As a male name, Ashley peaked in 1980, when 746 babies were named Ashley (the #282 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)