Rising since 2017, #1,272 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashly since 1966
Babies named Ashly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 3,450 |
| 1990s | 3,216 |
| 2000s | 3,060 |
| 2010s | 1,276 |
| 2020s | 907 |
Meaning & origin
Ashly is a modern respelling of Ashley that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1966. It peaked in popularity in 1987 and has since declined, though it has been rising again since 2017. In 2025, it ranked 1,272th, with roughly 1 in 9,132 baby girls receiving the name. The variant is most common in Florida, Kentucky, and Texas. Its straightforward pronunciation and connection to the perennially popular Ashley give it a familiar yet slightly distinct feel.
Ashly is a modern spelling variant of Ashley, a name derived from an Old English place name meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'ash tree meadow'. Ashley itself gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, and the Ashly spelling appears to be a phonetic simplification. The name has been in recorded use in the United States since at least 1966, with a peak in the 1980s.
Where Ashly 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 Ashly
Names that share Ashly's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ashly
Names whose popularity has moved with Ashly's over the last 50 years.
