Ashlee
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Ashley.
Every Ashlee since 1966 — 43,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashlee
Ashlee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,838 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 43,791 American babies have been named Ashlee. Its peak came in 1987, when 2,478 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 Ashlee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashlee 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 | 38 | #3,838 | — | — |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,122 | — | — |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,593 | — | — |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,216 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,031 | — | — |
| 2020 | 51 | #3,097 | — | — |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,819 | — | — |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,114 | — | — |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,516 | — | — |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,070 | — | — |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,896 | — | — |
| 2014 | 132 | #1,626 | — | — |
| 2013 | 196 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 2012 | 225 | #1,096 | — | — |
| 2011 | 224 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 2010 | 313 | #859 | — | — |
| 2009 | 482 | #626 | 7 | #9,952 |
| 2008 | 570 | #540 | 6 | #11,182 |
| 2007 | 752 | #434 | 8 | #8,983 |
| 2006 | 969 | #341 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,219 | #270 | 6 | #10,238 |
| 2004 | 1,164 | #284 | 11 | #6,570 |
| 2003 | 793 | #382 | — | — |
| 2002 | 843 | #353 | 7 | #8,529 |
| 2001 | 880 | #345 | 6 | #9,345 |
| 2000 | 1,008 | #313 | 8 | #7,490 |
| 1995 | 1,498 | #198 | 11 | #5,149 |
| 1990 | 1,941 | #154 | 6 | #7,242 |
| 1985 | 2,065 | #141 | 15 | #3,085 |
| 1980 | 435 | #483 | 7 | #4,971 |
| 1975 | 120 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,241 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ashlee
- Ashlee Simpson Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashlee mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Ashley.
How popular is the name Ashlee in 2025?
Ashlee ranked #3,838 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashlee?
43,791 babies have been named Ashlee in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashlee most popular?
Ashlee peaked in 1987, when 2,478 newborns received the name.
Is Ashlee a boy or girl name?
Ashlee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashlee rising or falling?
Ashlee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ashlee?
Well-known people named Ashlee include Ashlee Simpson (singer).