Ashly
Ashly is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashly is a modern spelling variant of Ashley, which originally derived from an Old English place name and surname. Historically denoting someone living near an ash tree clearing, it transformed into a popular given name in the late 20th century. In the United States, Ashly remains a recognizable alternative spelling, though less common than Ashley.
Popularity in the United States
12,179 babies in the United States have been named Ashly since 1880. It ranks #1460 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1267.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 240 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,450 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,216 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,060 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,276 |
| 2020-2029 | 907 |
Famous people named Ashly
- Ashly Burch: Voice Actress, Actress
- Ashly DelGrosso: Dancer, Choreographer
Nicknames
Ash
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English words 'æsc' (ash tree) and 'leah' (wood, meadow, or clearing).
- Ashly is a streamlined modern spelling variant of the traditionally popular name Ashley.