Ashleigh
Peaked at #176 nationally in 1991, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1966, Ashleigh has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ashleigh — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#176
in 1991
Current rank
#4768
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1966–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1966, Ashleigh reached its peak popularity for girls in 1991, ranking #176 nationally with 1,717 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1908 (2014) to #4768 (2024) — a 60% drop.
As of 2024, Ashleigh ranks #4768 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,768 | 28 |
| 2023 | #5,774 | 21 |
| 2022 | #4,916 | 27 |
| 2021 | #4,173 | 34 |
| 2020 | #4,015 | 35 |
| 2019 | #3,615 | 42 |
| 2018 | #3,009 | 54 |
| 2017 | #2,436 | 74 |
Ashleigh — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2914
in 1989
Last ranked
#11183
in 2008
Years tracked
11
1982–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1982, Ashleigh reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2914 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Ashleigh hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2008, when it stood at #11183.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #11,183 | 6 |
| 2006 | #12,200 | 5 |
| 2003 | #11,032 | 5 |
| 1995 | #7,865 | 6 |
| 1989 | #2,914 | 21 |
| 1988 | #6,482 | 6 |
| 1987 | #5,500 | 7 |
| 1986 | #4,151 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ashleigh most popular?
Ashleigh was most popular in 1991, when it ranked #176 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ashleigh becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ashleigh?
At least 31,927 babies have been recorded with the name Ashleigh in the US since 1966, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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