Ashley
Used for both boys and girlsStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Ashley: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
Ashley: Recorded every year since 1964, it reached #17 in 1987, and it stood at #443 in 2025.
Falling
among girls in England and Wales · 1996–2024
View as table
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1996 | #152 |
| 1997 | #211 |
| 1998 | #260 |
| 1999 | #256 |
| 2000 | #278 |
| 2001 | #298 |
| 2002 | #316 |
| 2003 | #299 |
| 2004 | #303 |
| 2005 | #300 |
| 2006 | #292 |
| 2007 | #401 |
| 2008 | #380 |
| 2009 | #421 |
| 2010 | #516 |
| 2011 | #702 |
| 2012 | #600 |
| 2013 | #519 |
| 2014 | #699 |
| 2015 | #708 |
| 2016 | #1013 |
| 2017 | #797 |
| 2018 | #886 |
| 2019 | #1063 |
| 2020 | #749 |
| 2021 | #936 |
| 2022 | #729 |
| 2023 | #941 |
| 2024 | #1406 |
VerifiedSource: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales.Confidence: high.
See all England and Wales names · Source: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales
What the data shows
FallingEngland and Wales · Girls
Recorded in official data among girls in Republic of Ireland in 60 of the 62 years from 1964 to 2025.
In 2024: #441 among girls in Republic of Ireland, #1406 among girls in England and Wales.
Official data from 5 national registrars across 5 regions, 1964–2025 · Office for National Statistics. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #372 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1985–2011
Highest recorded position: #17 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1987 (recorded 1985–2011).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #443 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Popularity data
Official popularity data is available for 5 regions, from 1964 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #17 in New South Wales, Australia in 1987.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | England and Wales | female | #1406 | 23 | High | Verified |
| 2024 | England and Wales | male | #880 | 36 | High | Verified |
| 2023 | England and Wales | female | #941 | 37 | High | Verified |
| 2023 | England and Wales | male | #704 | 49 | High | Verified |
| 2022 | England and Wales | female | #729 | 50 | High | Verified |
| 2022 | England and Wales | male | #699 | 48 | High | Verified |
| 2021 | England and Wales | female | #936 | 37 | High | Verified |
| 2021 | England and Wales | male | #526 | 74 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | England and Wales | female | #749 | 49 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | England and Wales | male | #559 | 66 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | England and Wales | female | #1063 | 32 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | England and Wales | male | #481 | 83 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | England and Wales | female | #886 | 42 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | England and Wales | male | #436 | 95 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | England and Wales | female | #797 | 49 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | England and Wales | male | #414 | 106 | High | Verified |
| 2016 | England and Wales | female | #1013 | 35 | High | Verified |
| 2016 | England and Wales | male | #322 | 146 | High | Verified |
| 2015 | England and Wales | female | #708 | 56 | High | Verified |
| 2015 | England and Wales | male | #368 | 120 | High | Verified |
| 2014 | England and Wales | female | #699 | 56 | High | Verified |
| 2014 | England and Wales | male | #295 | 155 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | England and Wales | female | #519 | 80 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | England and Wales | male | #288 | 154 | High | Verified |
| 2012 | England and Wales | female | #600 | 70 | High | Verified |
| 2012 | England and Wales | male | #216 | 248 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | England and Wales | female | #702 | 55 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | England and Wales | male | #201 | 261 | High | Verified |
| 2010 | England and Wales | female | #516 | 78 | High | Verified |
| 2010 | England and Wales | male | #178 | 307 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | England and Wales | female | #421 | 99 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | England and Wales | male | #154 | 367 | High | Verified |
| 2008 | England and Wales | female | #380 | 116 | High | Verified |
| 2008 | England and Wales | male | #159 | 338 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | England and Wales | female | #401 | 103 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | England and Wales | male | #132 | 408 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | England and Wales | female | #292 | 158 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | England and Wales | male | #121 | 448 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | England and Wales | female | #300 | 140 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | England and Wales | male | #115 | 477 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | England and Wales | female | #303 | 135 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | England and Wales | male | #112 | 488 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | England and Wales | female | #299 | 132 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | England and Wales | male | #115 | 449 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | England and Wales | female | #316 | 114 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | England and Wales | male | #95 | 529 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | England and Wales | female | #298 | 122 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | England and Wales | male | #95 | 536 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | England and Wales | female | #278 | 138 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | England and Wales | male | #86 | 625 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | England and Wales | female | #256 | 157 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | England and Wales | male | #68 | 850 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | England and Wales | female | #260 | 148 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | England and Wales | male | #54 | 1,317 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | England and Wales | female | #211 | 200 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | England and Wales | male | #46 | 1,660 | High | Verified |
| 1996 | England and Wales | female | #152 | 287 | High | Verified |
| 1996 | England and Wales | male | #40 | 1,874 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #90 | 80 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2010 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #93 | 78 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2008 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #82 | 93 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2007 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #77 | 98 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2006 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #66 | 112 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2005 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #45 | 139 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2004 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #48 | 129 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2003 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #48 | 137 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2002 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #45 | 146 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2001 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #63 | 120 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2000 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #52 | 145 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1999 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #61 | 126 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1998 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #47 | 151 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1997 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #42 | 168 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1996 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #38 | 192 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1995 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #29 | 223 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1994 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #29 | 227 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1993 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #27 | 241 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1993 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #93 | 88 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1992 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #29 | 251 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1991 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #31 | 221 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1991 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #79 | 111 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1990 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #24 | 264 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1990 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #65 | 127 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1989 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #24 | 261 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1989 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #69 | 127 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1988 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #24 | 268 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1988 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #65 | 133 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1987 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #17 | 353 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1987 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #70 | 116 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1986 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #36 | 197 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1986 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #58 | 141 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1985 | New South Wales, Australia | female | #57 | 129 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1985 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #56 | 151 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1984 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #57 | 156 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1983 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #68 | 115 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1982 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #67 | 119 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1981 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #67 | 129 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1980 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #67 | 112 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1979 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #73 | 105 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1978 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #94 | 79 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1977 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #87 | 85 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1976 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #80 | 97 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1975 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #68 | 120 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1974 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #89 | 80 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1973 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #82 | 92 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1972 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #87 | 92 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 1971 | New South Wales, Australia | male | #100 | 76 | Insufficient | Not yet available |
| 2012 | New Zealand | female | #72 | 60 | High | Verified |
| 2010 | New Zealand | female | #65 | 61 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | New Zealand | female | #85 | 47 | High | Verified |
| 2008 | New Zealand | female | #67 | 60 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | New Zealand | female | #84 | 52 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | New Zealand | female | #57 | 67 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | New Zealand | female | #49 | 67 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | New Zealand | female | #44 | 83 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | New Zealand | female | #59 | 66 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | New Zealand | female | #65 | 57 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | New Zealand | female | #60 | 66 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | New Zealand | female | #61 | 70 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | New Zealand | female | #64 | 72 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | New Zealand | female | #52 | 82 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | New Zealand | female | #46 | 96 | High | Verified |
| 1996 | New Zealand | female | #33 | 118 | High | Verified |
| 1995 | New Zealand | female | #24 | 148 | High | Verified |
| 1995 | New Zealand | male | #81 | 72 | High | Verified |
| 1994 | New Zealand | female | #32 | 146 | High | Verified |
| 1994 | New Zealand | male | #83 | 69 | High | Verified |
| 1993 | New Zealand | female | #29 | 154 | High | Verified |
| 1992 | New Zealand | female | #26 | 157 | High | Verified |
| 1992 | New Zealand | male | #87 | 71 | High | Verified |
| 1991 | New Zealand | female | #23 | 166 | High | Verified |
| 1991 | New Zealand | male | #91 | 64 | High | Verified |
| 1990 | New Zealand | female | #34 | 143 | High | Verified |
| 1990 | New Zealand | male | #76 | 78 | High | Verified |
| 1989 | New Zealand | female | #45 | 112 | High | Verified |
| 1989 | New Zealand | male | #53 | 102 | High | Verified |
| 1988 | New Zealand | female | #35 | 123 | High | Verified |
| 1988 | New Zealand | male | #54 | 105 | High | Verified |
| 1987 | New Zealand | female | #35 | 126 | High | Verified |
| 1987 | New Zealand | male | #54 | 109 | High | Verified |
| 1986 | New Zealand | female | #65 | 78 | High | Verified |
| 1986 | New Zealand | male | #58 | 85 | High | Verified |
| 1985 | New Zealand | male | #92 | 54 | High | Verified |
| 1984 | New Zealand | male | #98 | 52 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | Northern Ireland | female | #432 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2014 | Northern Ireland | female | #439 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | Northern Ireland | female | #440 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | Northern Ireland | male | #398 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | Northern Ireland | female | #363 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2010 | Northern Ireland | female | #430 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | Northern Ireland | female | #364 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | Northern Ireland | male | #390 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | Northern Ireland | female | #413 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | Northern Ireland | male | #315 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | Northern Ireland | female | #238 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | Northern Ireland | male | #341 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | Northern Ireland | female | #278 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | Northern Ireland | male | #307 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | Northern Ireland | female | #273 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | Northern Ireland | male | #264 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | Northern Ireland | male | #229 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | Northern Ireland | female | #252 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | Northern Ireland | male | #220 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | Northern Ireland | female | #176 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | Northern Ireland | male | #280 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | Northern Ireland | female | #282 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | Northern Ireland | male | #244 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | Northern Ireland | female | #291 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | Northern Ireland | male | #186 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | Northern Ireland | female | #187 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | Northern Ireland | male | #182 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | Northern Ireland | female | #127 | 17 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | Northern Ireland | male | #139 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 2025 | Republic of Ireland | female | #443 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2024 | Republic of Ireland | female | #441 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2023 | Republic of Ireland | female | #404 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 2022 | Republic of Ireland | female | #389 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 2021 | Republic of Ireland | female | #661 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | Republic of Ireland | female | #444 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | Republic of Ireland | male | #637 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland | female | #395 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland | male | #764 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | Republic of Ireland | female | #734 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | Republic of Ireland | male | #749 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | Republic of Ireland | female | #324 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 2016 | Republic of Ireland | female | #419 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 2016 | Republic of Ireland | male | #713 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2015 | Republic of Ireland | female | #660 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 2014 | Republic of Ireland | female | #353 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | Republic of Ireland | female | #201 | 28 | High | Verified |
| 2013 | Republic of Ireland | male | #605 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2012 | Republic of Ireland | female | #371 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | Republic of Ireland | female | #414 | 11 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | Republic of Ireland | male | #730 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2010 | Republic of Ireland | female | #333 | 15 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | Republic of Ireland | female | #272 | 18 | High | Verified |
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland | female | #281 | 18 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | Republic of Ireland | female | #193 | 27 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | Republic of Ireland | female | #286 | 14 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | Republic of Ireland | female | #300 | 12 | High | Verified |
| 2005 | Republic of Ireland | male | #518 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | Republic of Ireland | female | #287 | 12 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | Republic of Ireland | female | #294 | 11 | High | Verified |
| 2003 | Republic of Ireland | male | #337 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | Republic of Ireland | female | #208 | 18 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | Republic of Ireland | female | #302 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 2001 | Republic of Ireland | male | #347 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | Republic of Ireland | female | #213 | 16 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | Republic of Ireland | female | #294 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 1999 | Republic of Ireland | male | #266 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | Republic of Ireland | female | #203 | 15 | High | Verified |
| 1998 | Republic of Ireland | male | #222 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | Republic of Ireland | female | #200 | 22 | High | Verified |
| 1997 | Republic of Ireland | male | #303 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1996 | Republic of Ireland | female | #137 | 37 | High | Verified |
| 1995 | Republic of Ireland | female | #128 | 40 | High | Verified |
| 1995 | Republic of Ireland | male | #261 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1994 | Republic of Ireland | female | #136 | 38 | High | Verified |
| 1994 | Republic of Ireland | male | #225 | 8 | High | Verified |
| 1993 | Republic of Ireland | female | #143 | 35 | High | Verified |
| 1993 | Republic of Ireland | male | #255 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1992 | Republic of Ireland | female | #152 | 34 | High | Verified |
| 1992 | Republic of Ireland | male | #267 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1991 | Republic of Ireland | female | #158 | 31 | High | Verified |
| 1991 | Republic of Ireland | male | #175 | 14 | High | Verified |
| 1990 | Republic of Ireland | female | #168 | 29 | High | Verified |
| 1990 | Republic of Ireland | male | #256 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1989 | Republic of Ireland | female | #171 | 28 | High | Verified |
| 1989 | Republic of Ireland | male | #232 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1988 | Republic of Ireland | female | #157 | 32 | High | Verified |
| 1988 | Republic of Ireland | male | #235 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1987 | Republic of Ireland | female | #133 | 44 | High | Verified |
| 1987 | Republic of Ireland | male | #235 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1986 | Republic of Ireland | female | #158 | 35 | High | Verified |
| 1986 | Republic of Ireland | male | #230 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 1985 | Republic of Ireland | female | #159 | 35 | High | Verified |
| 1985 | Republic of Ireland | male | #269 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 1984 | Republic of Ireland | female | #298 | 11 | High | Verified |
| 1984 | Republic of Ireland | male | #197 | 10 | High | Verified |
| 1983 | Republic of Ireland | female | #331 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 1983 | Republic of Ireland | male | #186 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 1982 | Republic of Ireland | female | #399 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1982 | Republic of Ireland | male | #188 | 12 | High | Verified |
| 1981 | Republic of Ireland | female | #533 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1981 | Republic of Ireland | male | #217 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 1980 | Republic of Ireland | female | #432 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1980 | Republic of Ireland | male | #264 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1979 | Republic of Ireland | female | #391 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1979 | Republic of Ireland | male | #324 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1978 | Republic of Ireland | female | #428 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1978 | Republic of Ireland | male | #326 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1977 | Republic of Ireland | female | #248 | 16 | High | Verified |
| 1977 | Republic of Ireland | male | #234 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 1976 | Republic of Ireland | female | #263 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 1975 | Republic of Ireland | male | #161 | 18 | High | Verified |
| 1974 | Republic of Ireland | female | #271 | 13 | High | Verified |
| 1974 | Republic of Ireland | male | #272 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1973 | Republic of Ireland | female | #254 | 15 | High | Verified |
| 1972 | Republic of Ireland | female | #213 | 20 | High | Verified |
| 1972 | Republic of Ireland | male | #238 | 6 | High | Verified |
| 1971 | Republic of Ireland | female | #153 | 42 | High | Verified |
| 1970 | Republic of Ireland | female | #220 | 16 | High | Verified |
| 1970 | Republic of Ireland | male | #305 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1969 | Republic of Ireland | female | #255 | 11 | High | Verified |
| 1969 | Republic of Ireland | male | #246 | 5 | High | Verified |
| 1968 | Republic of Ireland | female | #287 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 1967 | Republic of Ireland | male | #142 | 15 | High | Verified |
| 1966 | Republic of Ireland | female | #276 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 1965 | Republic of Ireland | female | #385 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1964 | Republic of Ireland | female | #372 | 3 | High | Verified |
- England and Wales hub — collected by Office for National Statistics
- New South Wales, Australia hub — collected by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
- New Zealand hub — collected by NZ Department of Internal Affairs
- Northern Ireland hub — collected by NISRA
- Republic of Ireland hub — collected by CSO Ireland
See methodology and data sources for how popularity data is collected and what "confidence" means.
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Official popularity data is available for 5 regions, from 1964 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #17 in New South Wales, Australia in 1987. Source data last verified 2026-07-21.