Ashley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationASH-lee / /ˈæʃli/Old English; French
Meaning
Old English: ash tree clearing; French: dweller near the ash tree
Historical & Cultural Background
Ashley originated as a surname in England, derived from a place name. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century, particularly for boys. The name has also been used for girls, contributing to its unisex appeal. Its association with nature, particularly the ash tree, adds to its charm.
Trend Summary
Ashley has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ash
- Ashly
International Variants
- Asher (Hebrew)
- Asli (Turkish)
Famous people named Ashley
Ashley Cole is a retired English footballer known for his successful career in the Premier League.
Ashley Judd is an American actress and political activist recognized for her roles in various films.
Ashley Greene is an American actress best known for her role as Alice Cullen in the Twilight series.
Ashley Tisdale is an American actress and singer known for her role in the High School Musical franchise.
Fictional characters named Ashley
Ashley Williams is a character in the Evil Dead franchise, known for her role as a protagonist battling supernatural forces.
Ashley Spinelli is a character in the animated series Recess, recognized for her tough demeanor and loyalty to her friends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ashley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ashley has ranked as high as #548 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, California, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ashley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ashley (2019)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 8 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 9 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 13 |
1886 | 14 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 7 |
1890 | 12 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 10 |
1894 | 17 |
1895 | 10 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 17 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 7 |
1900 | 5 |
1901 | 10 |
1902 | 14 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 11 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 7 |
1911 | 16 |
1912 | 23 |
1913 | 31 |
1914 | 42 |
1915 | 47 |
1916 | 48 |
1917 | 45 |
1918 | 42 |
1919 | 59 |
1920 | 43 |
1921 | 47 |
1922 | 53 |
1923 | 47 |
1924 | 46 |
1925 | 57 |
1926 | 45 |
1927 | 50 |
1928 | 37 |
1929 | 39 |
1930 | 26 |
1931 | 35 |
1932 | 30 |
1933 | 22 |
1934 | 32 |
1935 | 34 |
1936 | 36 |
1937 | 31 |
1938 | 25 |
1939 | 27 |
1940 | 49 |
1941 | 54 |
1942 | 71 |
1943 | 58 |
1944 | 55 |
1945 | 57 |
1946 | 71 |
1947 | 67 |
1948 | 66 |
1949 | 55 |
1950 | 57 |
1951 | 50 |
1952 | 59 |
1953 | 55 |
1954 | 73 |
1955 | 81 |
1956 | 64 |
1957 | 65 |
1958 | 75 |
1959 | 80 |
1960 | 89 |
1961 | 126 |
1962 | 114 |
1963 | 128 |
1964 | 110 |
1965 | 121 |
1966 | 111 |
1967 | 137 |
1968 | 169 |
1969 | 194 |
1970 | 253 |
1971 | 264 |
1972 | 273 |
1973 | 426 |
1974 | 409 |
1975 | 418 |
1976 | 475 |
1977 | 582 |
1978 | 533 |
1979 | 586 |
1980 | 746 |
1981 | 674 |
1982 | 649 |
1983 | 595 |
1984 | 541 |
1985 | 501 |
1986 | 420 |
1987 | 409 |
1988 | 303 |
1989 | 376 |
1990 | 239 |
1991 | 180 |
1992 | 168 |
1993 | 135 |
1994 | 132 |
1995 | 112 |
1996 | 108 |
1997 | 95 |
1998 | 78 |
1999 | 77 |
2000 | 82 |
2001 | 74 |
2002 | 60 |
2003 | 78 |
2004 | 88 |
2005 | 69 |
2006 | 59 |
2007 | 55 |
2008 | 53 |
2009 | 37 |
2010 | 31 |
2011 | 37 |
2012 | 17 |
2013 | 38 |
2014 | 40 |
2015 | 26 |
2016 | 34 |
2017 | 32 |
2018 | 34 |
2019 | 24 |
2020 | 29 |
2021 | 31 |
2022 | 29 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 28 |