Ashleigh
Ashleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller near the ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashleigh is a feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from a placename meaning ash tree clearing. It emerged as a modern alternative spelling of Ashley, gaining significant popularity in the late 20th century. In the United States, its usage peaked in the 1980s and 1990s and has since become less common.
Popularity in the United States
31,861 babies in the United States have been named Ashleigh since 1880. It ranks #804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1940.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- VA (5.5 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 846 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,884 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,195 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,487 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,235 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Ashleigh
- Ashleigh Ball: voice actress, musician
- Ashleigh Murray: actress, singer
- Ashleigh Barty: athlete
Nicknames
Ash, Lee
Fun facts
- Ashleigh developed as a feminine spelling variant of the traditionally masculine or unisex Ashley.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.