Ashlye Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationASH-lee / /ˈæʃli/English; variant of Ashley
Meaning
Ash tree meadow (English); from the ash tree (Old English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ashlye is a modern variant of the name Ashley, which has its roots in Old English. Ashley was originally a surname derived from a place name, referring to a meadow where ash trees grow. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly for girls. Variants like Ashlye reflect contemporary trends in name spelling.
Trend Summary
Ashlye is a less common variant of Ashley, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ashley
- Ashlee
- Ashleigh
International Variants
- Aisling (Irish)
- Asli (Turkish)
Famous people named Ashlye
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ashlye was first seen in the United States in 1976. Ashlye has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Ashlye has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ashlye (1985)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |