EndangeredDown 96.7% from peak#164 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1987
Peak births
54,856
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1917Peak 19872025
Quick answers about Ashley
How many people are named Ashley?
An estimated 842,507 living Americans are named Ashley.
How rare is Ashley?
Ashley is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,829 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 96.7% from its 1987 peak. It was the #164 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Ashley?
The median age of a living American named Ashley is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 40 years old.
Is Ashley still popular?
No. Ashley is endangered as a baby name, down 96.7% from its 1987 peak with 1,829 births in 2025.
Peak year
1987
Decline from peak
96.7%
2025
1,829
All-time
859,857
Diaspora map
Ashley took 56 years to reach 34 states. A slow burn from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee outward.
Broke out: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee, 1967 · over-represented in 34 states over 56 years
