Ashlee
Ashlee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow.
Origin and history
Ashlee is a modern spelling variation of the traditional English name Ashley. Derived from Old English roots, it originally described a meadow or clearing surrounded by ash trees. Popular in the United States during the late 20th century, it offers a contemporary phonetic twist on a classic botanical name.
Popularity in the United States
43,533 babies in the United States have been named Ashlee since 1880. It ranks #654 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,262 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,850 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,978 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,680 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,474 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Famous people named Ashlee
- Ashlee Simpson: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Ash, Lee
Fun facts
- Ashlee emerged as a popular phonetic alternative to Ashley during the peak of the latter's popularity in the United States.
- The name combines the Old English words 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'léah' (clearing or meadow).