Ashley Boy

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18808
18816
18827
18839
18846
188513
188614
188710
18887
189012
18918
189212
189310
189417
189510
189610
189717
18985
18997
19005
190110
190214
19037
190411
190510
190613
19077
19089
190910
19107
191116
191223
191331
191442
191547
191648
191745
191842
191959
192043
192147
192253
192347
192446
192557
192645
192750
192837
192939
193026
193135
193230
193322
193432
193534
193636
193731
193825
193927
194049
194154
194271
194358
194455
194557
194671
194767
194866
194955
195057
195150
195259
195355
195473
195581
195664
195765
195875
195980
196089
1961126
1962114
1963128
1964110
1965121
1966111
1967137
1968169
1969194
1970253
1971264
1972273
1973426
1974409
1975418
1976475
1977582
1978533
1979586
1980746
1981674
1982649
1983595
1984541
1985501
1986420
1987409
1988303
1989376
1990239
1991180
1992168
1993135
1994132
1995112
1996108
199795
199878
199977
200082
200174
200260
200378
200488
200569
200659
200755
200853
200937
201031
201137
201217
201338
201440
201526
201634
201732
201834
201924
202029
202131
202229
202328
202428