Ashleigh
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Ashley.
Every Ashleigh since 1966 — 31,944 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashleigh
Ashleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,876 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 31,944 American babies have been named Ashleigh. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,717 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ashleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashleigh 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 | 16 | #6,876 | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,780 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,779 | — | — |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,921 | — | — |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,175 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,017 | — | — |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,619 | — | — |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,011 | — | — |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,437 | — | — |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,191 | — | — |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,823 | — | — |
| 2014 | 105 | #1,909 | — | — |
| 2013 | 132 | #1,625 | — | — |
| 2012 | 175 | #1,341 | — | — |
| 2011 | 230 | #1,070 | — | — |
| 2010 | 221 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2009 | 282 | #946 | — | — |
| 2008 | 296 | #925 | 6 | #11,183 |
| 2007 | 389 | #750 | — | — |
| 2006 | 410 | #690 | 5 | #12,202 |
| 2005 | 565 | #519 | — | — |
| 2004 | 731 | #417 | — | — |
| 2003 | 852 | #359 | 5 | #11,031 |
| 2002 | 1,139 | #275 | — | — |
| 2001 | 907 | #338 | — | — |
| 2000 | 916 | #337 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,191 | #240 | 6 | #7,866 |
| 1990 | 1,623 | #178 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,278 | #203 | 5 | #6,606 |
| 1980 | 293 | #621 | — | — |
| 1975 | 75 | #1,406 | — | — |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,051 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ashleigh
- Ashleigh Murray Actor · b. 1988
- Ashleigh Barty Tennis player · b. 1996
- Ashleigh McIvor Wrestler · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashleigh mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname, variant of Ashley.
How popular is the name Ashleigh in 2025?
Ashleigh ranked #6,876 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashleigh?
31,944 babies have been named Ashleigh in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashleigh most popular?
Ashleigh peaked in 1991, when 1,717 newborns received the name.
Is Ashleigh a boy or girl name?
Ashleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashleigh rising or falling?
Ashleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ashleigh?
Well-known people named Ashleigh include Ashleigh Murray (actor), Ashleigh Barty (tennis player), Ashleigh McIvor (wrestler).