Ashlynn
Ashlynn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Ashlynn is a modern expanded form of the English name Ashley, combining the Old English elements for ash tree and clearing with the popular suffix -lynn. It gained traction in the late 20th century in the United States alongside similar modern traditional blends. Today it remains a steadily used feminine name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
25,834 babies in the United States have been named Ashlynn since 1880. It ranks #901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #805.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
- NC (3.5 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 495 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,771 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,462 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,137 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,952 |
Famous people named Ashlynn
- Ashlynn Yennie: Actress
Nicknames
Ash, Ashy, Lynn
Fun facts
- Ashlynn emerged as a popular spelling variation of Ashley that incorporates the traditional Irish-inspired suffix -lynn.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s.