How Many People Are Named Ashly?

Complete statistics for the name Ashly in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ashly
Very Rare
12,122
Estimated People
1 in 27,223
1 in X Americans
1987
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
122 (1%)
♀ Female
12,000 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 28

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 34
Arkansas 21
Arizona 188
California 1,950
Colorado 156
Connecticut 7
DC 45
Delaware 6
Florida 570
Georgia 258
Hawaii 16
Iowa 107
Idaho 10
Illinois 372
Indiana 201
Kansas 69
Kentucky 58
Louisiana 138
Massachusetts 92
Maryland 205
Maine 5
Michigan 264
Minnesota 96
Missouri 173
Mississippi 9
North Carolina 205
Nebraska 7
New Jersey 315
New Mexico 42
Nevada 79
New York 762
Ohio 275
Oklahoma 125
Oregon 88
Pennsylvania 269
South Carolina 48
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 140
Texas 1,503
Utah 106
Virginia 307
Washington 184
Wisconsin 146
West Virginia 23
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Ashly

How Many People Have the Name Ashly in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,122 people in the United States currently share the name Ashly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,223 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ashly a Common or Rare Name?

Ashly is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ashly Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ashly are covered in full on the Ashly name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ashly Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ashly in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Ashly is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ashly Most Popular?

The name Ashly reached peak popularity in 1987, with 507 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ashly Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ashly across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ashly?

Approximately 12,122 people in the United States share the name Ashly, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ashly a rare name?

Ashly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,223 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ashly mean?

The meaning and origin of Ashly is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ashly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Ashly are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ashly most popular?

The name Ashly reached its peak in 1987, with 507 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People12,122
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 27,223
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1987
Male %1%
Female %99%

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