Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ashley.
National Rank (2025)
#164
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (1991)
Total U.S. Births
859,857
Unisex Distribution1.8% Boy / 98.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ashley Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Ashley
According to SSA data, Ashley achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 1991. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1987 with 54,856 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 46.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 85 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ashley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-46.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record54,856Births in 1987
Years in Top 100
38yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
85Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:0
1930s:7
1940s:86
1950s:221
1960s:2,566
1970s:21,053
1980s:352,185
1990s:301,820
2000s:133,051
2010s:37,237
2020s:11,626
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAsh-ley
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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