Holding steady.
Popularity of Ashle since 1980
Babies named Ashle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 223 |
| 1990s | 240 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ashle is an uncommon variant spelling of Ashley, a name that has deep English roots meaning 'ash tree meadow.' While Ashley became a top-10 name for girls in the 1980s and 1990s, Ashle never reached the same heights. It first appeared in the U.S. Social Security data in 1980 and achieved its peak usage in 1986. Since then, its use has remained stable but very sparse, with no recorded births in some recent years. As a simplified spelling, Ashle offers a less common alternative to the more familiar Ashley, Ashlee, or Ashleigh.
Ashle is a rare variant spelling of the English name Ashley, which derives from the Old English 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'lēah' (woodland clearing or meadow). Originally a surname referring to someone living by an ash wood, it became popular as a given name for both genders in the 20th century. The variant 'Ashle' emerged as a simplified spelling with the final 'y' replaced by 'e'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Lee
Sibling names for Ashle
Names that share Ashle's style, for a brother or sister.
