Declining since 1987, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashlee since 1966
Babies named Ashlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 1,262 |
| 1980s | 15,850 |
| 1990s | 15,978 |
| 2000s | 8,680 |
| 2010s | 1,474 |
| 2020s | 237 |
Meaning & origin
Ashlee is a spelling variant of Ashley that saw its peak popularity in 1987 at the height of the Ashley phenomenon. While Ashley became one of the most popular girls' names of the 1980s, alternative spellings like Ashlee were less common but still visible. By 1966, when Ashlee first appeared in the Social Security data, the base form Ashley was already well established. Since its 1987 peak, usage of the Ashlee spelling has steadily declined, mirroring the broader trend for Ashley and its variants. The name is most concentrated in Texas, which was the leading state for births with this spelling. With a current 1-in-42,297 rate, Ashlee remains in use but far from its former popularity.
Ashlee is a modern spelling variant of Ashley, which derives from the Old English elements 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'lēah' (wood, clearing). Originally a surname and place name, Ashley gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. The Ashlee spelling emerged in the mid-20th century as a respelled feminine form.
Where Ashlee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Lee
Sibling names for Ashlee
Names that share Ashlee's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ashlee
Names whose popularity has moved with Ashlee's over the last 50 years.
