Ashlyn
An anglicized form of Irish Aisling (“dream, vision”) with -lyn.
Every Ashlyn since 1963 — 48,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashlyn
Ashlyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #972 in 2025 with 262 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 48,093 American babies have been named Ashlyn. Its peak came in 2005, when 2,544 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ashlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashlyn 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 | 262 | #972 | — | — |
| 2024 | 294 | #901 | — | — |
| 2023 | 330 | #832 | — | — |
| 2022 | 367 | #775 | — | — |
| 2021 | 402 | #713 | — | — |
| 2020 | 483 | #601 | — | — |
| 2019 | 520 | #589 | — | — |
| 2018 | 543 | #569 | — | — |
| 2017 | 662 | #470 | — | — |
| 2016 | 836 | #398 | — | — |
| 2015 | 984 | #332 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,063 | #309 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,240 | #258 | 5 | #12,325 |
| 2012 | 1,514 | #207 | 5 | #12,434 |
| 2011 | 1,834 | #172 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,947 | #157 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2,194 | #146 | 6 | #11,122 |
| 2008 | 2,264 | #152 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,262 | #155 | 6 | #11,042 |
| 2006 | 2,458 | #141 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,539 | #127 | 5 | #11,622 |
| 2004 | 2,455 | #131 | 10 | #7,016 |
| 2003 | 2,368 | #139 | 9 | #7,288 |
| 2002 | 2,077 | #158 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,031 | #157 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,822 | #178 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,214 | #233 | — | — |
| 1990 | 419 | #560 | — | — |
| 1985 | 137 | #1,071 | — | — |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,221 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,182 | — | — |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,726 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,942 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ashlyn
- Ashlyn Gere Pornographic actor · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashlyn mean?
An anglicized form of Irish Aisling (“dream, vision”) with -lyn.
How popular is the name Ashlyn in 2025?
Ashlyn ranked #972 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 262 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashlyn?
48,093 babies have been named Ashlyn in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashlyn most popular?
Ashlyn peaked in 2005, when 2,544 newborns received the name.
Is Ashlyn a boy or girl name?
Ashlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashlyn rising or falling?
Ashlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ashlyn?
Well-known people named Ashlyn include Ashlyn Gere (pornographic actor).