How Many People Are Named Ashlei?
Complete statistics for the name Ashlei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ashlei is a very rare female name, with only 2,002 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 164,802 Americans. The majority of those named Ashlei are now in their thirties, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1987.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,044 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ashlei Through the Generations
Ashlei has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1987 when 131 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a significant portion of Ashleis being under 30 years old, but the majority falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests a name that has maintained its appeal across generations, though it's definitely less common than it once was.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ashlei's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ashlei
How Many People Have the Name Ashlei?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,002 people in the United States currently share the name Ashlei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 164,802 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ashlei a Common or Rare Name?
Ashlei is classified as Very 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 Ashlei Mean?
Ashlei means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ashlei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ashlei Most Popular?
The name Ashlei reached peak popularity in 1987, with 131 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 Ashlei?
Approximately 2,002 people named Ashlei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,044. That works out to roughly 1 in 164,802 Americans.
Is Ashlei a rare name?
Ashlei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 164,802 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ashlei mean?
Ashlei means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ashlei more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ashlei are male and 100% are female.
When was Ashlei most popular?
Ashlei peaked in 1987 with 131 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.