NAME PROFILE
Ashley
Ashley is of Old English origin, meaning 'ash tree meadow.' The name evokes a sense of nature and tranquility, symbolizing strength and resilience, much like the ash tree itself.
Key Stats
| Total births | 875,722 |
| Gender | Female (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1987 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 23%GA — 22%NY — 19%FL — 18%CA — 18%
Notable People
Ashley Judd (Actress and Political Activist) · Ashley Tisdale (Actress and Singer) · Ashley Graham (Model and Body Activist) · Ashley Olsen (Actress and Fashion Designer) · Ashley Cole (Professional Footballer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ash
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