Ashely
Every Ashely since 1970 — 6,597 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashely
Ashely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,422 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 6,597 American babies have been named Ashely. Its peak came in 1987, when 504 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ashely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,422 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,290 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,480 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,386 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,671 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,310 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,611 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,209 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,076 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,208 | — | — |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,859 | — | — |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,180 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,770 | — | — |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,416 | — | — |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,787 | — | — |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,630 | — | — |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,197 | — | — |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,297 | — | — |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,217 | — | — |
| 2006 | 107 | #1,896 | — | — |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,060 | — | — |
| 2004 | 104 | #1,821 | — | — |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 2002 | 104 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,728 | — | — |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 1995 | 189 | #992 | — | — |
| 1990 | 354 | #636 | — | — |
| 1985 | 417 | #489 | 6 | #5,831 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,250 | 5 | #6,323 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,181 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,855 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ashely in 2025?
Ashely ranked #8,422 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashely?
6,597 babies have been named Ashely in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashely most popular?
Ashely peaked in 1987, when 504 newborns received the name.
Is Ashely a boy or girl name?
Ashely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashely rising or falling?
Ashely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.