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Aslee

AS-lee · Derived from the name Ashley, meaning 'ash tree clearing'.

Peak popularity
1908
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Aslee since 1901

Babies named Aslee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aslee's real moment was 1908.

51015192019602000Most births 1917Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1900s27
1910s81
1920s60
1930s17
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s5
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Aslee is an uncommon spelling variant of the well-established name Ashley, which derives from Old English for 'ash tree clearing'. With its first recorded U.S. birth in 1901, Aslee peaked in 1908 but never achieved widespread use, never ranking in the national top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, with very low annual counts, making it a highly distinctive choice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls, though the root name Ashley has been used for all genders. Aslee lacks any modern revival, remaining a rare alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with an unusual spelling.

Aslee is a variant spelling of Ashley, which originates from Old English 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'lēah' (clearing or meadow). Traditionally a surname and place name, Ashley became popular as a given name for boys in the 19th century and later for girls in the 20th century. The form Aslee appears as a rare spelling variant, first recorded in the United States in the early 1900s.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Ashley, Ashlee, Ashlie

Sibling names for Aslee

Names that share Aslee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aslee mean?
Aslee is a variant of Ashley, which means 'ash tree clearing' in Old English.
How popular is the name Aslee?
Aslee has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. births. Its peak year was 1908, but it has consistently remained rare, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades.
Is Aslee a boy's or girl's name?
Aslee is used primarily for girls, though historically Ashley was more common for boys. Given its rare usage, it is considered unisex but leans feminine.