How Many People Are Named Ashlee?

Complete statistics for the name Ashlee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ashlee
Rare
Old English

Ashlee means 'graceful' and has origins in Old English. It's rare, with only 1 in 7,697 Americans bearing this name, making it quite unique among female names. The majority of people named Ashlee are now aged 30-60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1987.

~42,874
Living in US
1 in 7,697
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Graceful
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

43,226
Worldwide Bearers
#30,399
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
42,874
🇲🇾 Malaysia
37
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
34
🇮🇳 India
32
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
25
🇷🇺 Russia
21
🇧🇷 Brazil
21
🇮🇪 Ireland
18
🇸🇬 Singapore
15
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
247 (1%)
♀ Female
42,627 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
13,872
Would be under 30 (32%)
29,881
Would be 30–60 (68%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 43,753 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ashlee Through the Generations

Ashlee's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in popularity in 1987 with 2,478 births, marking it as a classic choice for parents of that era. Today, the name is less common but still cherished, with an estimated 42,874 people named Ashlee living in the United States. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant portion, 32%, under 30, indicating a younger demographic compared to the overall average age of 33.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,759
Texas 3,603
Florida 2,125
Ohio 2,054
New York 1,866
Pennsylvania 1,768
Michigan 1,690
Utah 1,518
Illinois 1,409
Indiana 1,391

✨ Similar Names to Ashlee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ashlee's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Ashlee

How Many People Have the Name Ashlee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 42,874 people in the United States currently share the name Ashlee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,697 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Ashlee a Common or Rare Name?

Ashlee is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ashlee Mean?

Ashlee means "graceful" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ashlee in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Ashlee Most Popular?

The name Ashlee reached peak popularity in 1987, with 2,478 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ashlee?

Approximately 42,874 people named Ashlee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 43,753. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,697 Americans.

Is Ashlee a rare name?

Ashlee is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,697 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ashlee mean?

Ashlee means "graceful" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Ashlee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ashlee are male and 99% are female.

When was Ashlee most popular?

Ashlee peaked in 1987 with 2,478 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US42,874
All-Time Births43,753
1 in X1 in 7,697
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1987
World Rank#30,399
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.