Ashlyn
Peaked at #127 nationally in 2005, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1963, Ashlyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ashlyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#127
in 2005
Current rank
#908
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1963–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Ashlyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2005, ranking #127 nationally with 2,539 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #308 (2014) to #908 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Ashlyn ranks #908 nationally for girls, with 291 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #908 | 291 |
| 2023 | #831 | 330 |
| 2022 | #777 | 365 |
| 2021 | #713 | 401 |
| 2020 | #604 | 482 |
| 2019 | #588 | 520 |
| 2018 | #569 | 542 |
| 2017 | #470 | 662 |
Ashlyn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#7015
in 2004
Last ranked
#12324
in 2013
Years tracked
8
1999–2013
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1999, Ashlyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #7015 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Ashlyn hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #12324.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #12,324 | 5 |
| 2012 | #12,431 | 5 |
| 2009 | #11,122 | 6 |
| 2007 | #11,042 | 6 |
| 2005 | #11,621 | 5 |
| 2004 | #7,015 | 10 |
| 2003 | #7,288 | 9 |
| 1999 | #7,203 | 8 |
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 Ashlyn most popular?
Ashlyn was most popular in 2005, when it ranked #127 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ashlyn 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 Ashlyn?
At least 47,822 babies have been recorded with the name Ashlyn in the US since 1963, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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