Ashlie first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Ashlie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Ashlie

A feminine name of Old English origin meaning "dweller by the ash tree".

Popularity of Ashlie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Ashlie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Ashlie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ashlie.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 14
2022 0 8
2021 0 6
2019 0 16
2018 0 6
2017 0 16
2016 0 20
2015 0 21
2014 0 20
2013 0 20
2012 0 32
2011 0 38
2010 0 53
2009 0 65
2008 0 67
2007 0 100
2006 0 107
2005 0 142
2004 0 156
2003 0 184
2002 0 174
2001 0 158
2000 0 207
1999 0 209
1998 0 235
1997 0 260
1996 0 322
1995 0 335
1994 0 395
1993 0 417
1992 0 475
1991 0 489
1990 0 514
1989 0 543
1988 0 565
1987 0 508
1986 0 534
1985 0 533
1984 5 443
1983 0 421
1982 0 250
1981 0 157
1980 0 154
1979 0 117
1978 0 116
1977 0 98
1976 0 76
1975 0 41
1974 0 41

The history of the first name Ashlie

The given name Ashlie has its origins in the English language. It is a feminine form of the name Ashley, which is an English surname derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree and "leah" meaning meadow or clearing.

The name Ashlie likely emerged as a variant spelling of Ashley in the late 19th or early 20th century, as the trend of creating feminine variations of traditionally masculine names became popular. However, the earliest recorded use of the specific spelling "Ashlie" is uncertain.

While the name Ashley has a long history as a surname, its use as a given name for both males and females is relatively modern. One of the earliest recorded instances of Ashley as a given name is Sir Ashley Cooper, who lived from 1621 to 1683 and was a prominent English politician and writer.

In terms of historical references, the name Ashley does not appear to have any significant mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its use as a surname.

Some notable individuals named Ashlie throughout history include:

  1. Ashlie Brillault (1708-1788), a French composer and musician during the Baroque period.
  2. Ashlie Hawkins (1804-1871), an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
  3. Ashlie Martínez (1891-1962), a Venezuelan novelist and poet known for her works exploring social issues and women's rights.
  4. Ashlie Winslow (1920-2004), an English actress and theatre director who had a successful career on stage and in television.
  5. Ashlie Nguyen (born 1978), a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and co-founder of a popular social media platform.

It is worth noting that while the name Ashlie has been in use for several centuries, its popularity has fluctuated over time, and it has never been among the most common names in English-speaking countries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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