Ashlie
Ashlie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashlie is a modern spelling variation of Ashley, derived from Old English elements meaning ash tree meadow. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative -ie and -ee spellings. Although its usage has declined since its peak, it remains a recognized feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
10,073 babies in the United States have been named Ashlie since 1880. It ranks #1635 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.4 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- NY (4.2 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 611 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,108 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,651 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,360 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Nicknames
Ash
Fun facts
- The spelling Ashlie emerged in the U.S. as part of a trend replacing the traditional -ey suffix with -ie.
- Like Ashley, the name originally designated people living near a clearing where ash trees grew.