Ashly
20th-century spelling variant of Ashley.
Every Ashly since 1966 — 12,301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashly
Ashly is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,273 in 2025 with 176 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 12,301 American babies have been named Ashly. Its peak came in 1987, when 512 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 Ashly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashly 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 | 176 | #1,273 | — | — |
| 2024 | 204 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 2023 | 174 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 2022 | 135 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 2021 | 107 | #1,864 | — | — |
| 2020 | 111 | #1,782 | — | — |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 2018 | 92 | #2,088 | — | — |
| 2017 | 87 | #2,185 | — | — |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,759 | — | — |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,824 | — | — |
| 2014 | 108 | #1,868 | — | — |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,850 | — | — |
| 2012 | 144 | #1,531 | — | — |
| 2011 | 165 | #1,384 | — | — |
| 2010 | 226 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2009 | 279 | #958 | — | — |
| 2008 | 339 | #834 | — | — |
| 2007 | 378 | #770 | — | — |
| 2006 | 351 | #783 | — | — |
| 2005 | 395 | #699 | — | — |
| 2004 | 292 | #843 | 5 | #11,503 |
| 2003 | 279 | #865 | — | — |
| 2002 | 283 | #823 | — | — |
| 2001 | 239 | #928 | — | — |
| 2000 | 225 | #947 | — | — |
| 1995 | 284 | #720 | — | — |
| 1990 | 444 | #536 | 7 | #6,460 |
| 1985 | 466 | #460 | 7 | #5,185 |
| 1980 | 94 | #1,339 | 12 | #3,438 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,156 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,072 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashly mean?
20th-century spelling variant of Ashley.
How popular is the name Ashly in 2025?
Ashly ranked #1,273 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashly?
12,301 babies have been named Ashly in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashly most popular?
Ashly peaked in 1987, when 512 newborns received the name.
Is Ashly a boy or girl name?
Ashly is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashly rising or falling?
Ashly is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.