Ashly
Girl name · #1278 in 2025 · Uniqueness 47/100
In 2025, 176 baby girls were named Ashly, placing it at #1278 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1823, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,227 girls born in 2025 was named Ashly.
Babies named Ashly per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 59-year story
Ashly first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1987, when 507 girls were named Ashly — good for #438 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ashly against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ashly in class?
Ashly scores 47 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ashly is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ashly is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ashlys were TX (35), FL (31), CA (18), GA (9), NY (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ashly
Statistically, parents drawn to Ashly tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amberly, Carly, Kacey, Casey, and Alyson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ashly | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 | #1272 |
| 2024 | 204 | #1175 |
| 2023 | 174 | #1304 |
| 2022 | 135 | #1573 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1861 |
| 2020 | 111 | #1781 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1802 |
| 2018 | 92 | #2084 |
| 2017 | 87 | #2184 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1757 |
| 2015 | 114 | #1823 |
| 2014 | 108 | #1868 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1849 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1530 |
| 2011 | 165 | #1382 |
| 2010 | 226 | #1101 |
| 2009 | 279 | #958 |
| 2008 | 339 | #834 |
| 2007 | 378 | #770 |
| 2006 | 351 | #782 |
| 2005 | 395 | #699 |
| 2004 | 292 | #843 |
| 2003 | 279 | #865 |
| 2002 | 283 | #823 |
| 2001 | 239 | #928 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashly a popular girl name?
Ashly ranked #1278 among girls in 2025 with 176 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1823.
When was the name Ashly most popular?
Ashly peaked in 1987, when 507 American girls received the name (ranked #438 that year). Since 1987 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ashly?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,227 newborn American girls was named Ashly. It scores 47/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.