Meaning, origin, history
Ashley is a female given name of English origin. It means "ash tree meadow" or "from the meadow by the ash tree." The name Ashley comes from the Old English words "æsc" meaning "ash" and "leah" meaning "meadow." Ashley was traditionally used as a surname before it became popular as a female given name in the late 20th century. The name Ashley gained significant popularity in the United States in the 1980s and has remained a popular choice for girls since then. Some famous people named Ashley include actresses Ashley Judd and Ashley Greene, singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson, and Olympic gold medalist Ashley McKenzie.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ashle since 1880
Total births
546
Total since 1880
Peak year
1988
36 births
in 2011
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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