How Many People Are Named Ashly?
Complete statistics for the name Ashly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ashly is a unique name with origins in modern American coinage, making it very rare with only 1 in 27,709 Americans bearing this name. There are approximately 11,910 people named Ashly living today, mostly under 30, which makes it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 12,122 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
📜 Ashly Through the Generations
Ashly peaked in popularity in 1987 with 512 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Ashly is 28, with 5,826 under 30 and 6,296 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how Ashly remains a name associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ashly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ashly
How Many People Have the Name Ashly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,910 people in the United States currently share the name Ashly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,709 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ashly a Common or Rare Name?
Ashly 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 Ashly Mean?
Ashly means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ashly in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Ashly Most Popular?
The name Ashly reached peak popularity in 1987, with 512 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 Ashly?
Approximately 11,910 people named Ashly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,122. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,709 Americans.
Is Ashly a rare name?
Ashly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,709 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ashly mean?
Ashly means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ashly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ashly are male and 99% are female.
When was Ashly most popular?
Ashly peaked in 1987 with 512 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.