Ashlin
An English feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Middle English "aslin" meaning "challenger".
Name Census estimates that about 2,651 living Americans carry the first name Ashlin. It is a predominantly female name (94.3% of registrations). The average person named Ashlin today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashlin births was 2007 (138 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashlin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 129,292 Americans
Peak year
2007
138 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2009 SSA rank
#7,614
Tracked since 1979
Gender
Gender distribution for Ashlin
Ashlin leans heavily female at 94.3% of total registrations, but 155 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ashlin as a male name
- Ranked #12,654 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 2006 (11 births)
Ashlin as a female name
- Ranked #7,614 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (131 births)
Popularity
Ashlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashlin from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,226 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashlin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ashlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ashlins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Ashlin, while Wisconsin, Ohio, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashlin
The name Ashlin is believed to have originated from the Old English language, and it is a combination of two words: "aesc" meaning ash tree and "lind" meaning lime tree. This suggests that the name was initially associated with the natural world and may have been given to individuals living in areas surrounded by these types of trees.
During the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries, names were often derived from elements of nature, and Ashlin would have been no exception. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appears in various Anglo-Saxon manuscripts and records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ashlin was a nobleman from Wessex, England, who lived in the late 9th century. Unfortunately, historical records from that era are scarce, and little is known about his life or accomplishments.
In the 12th century, an Ashlin was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This Ashlin was a landowner in the county of Norfolk, but beyond this fact, details about his life are limited.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ashlin continued to be used, although it was relatively uncommon. One notable bearer of the name was Ashlin of Amesbury, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 13th century and served as the abbot of Amesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, England.
In the 16th century, there was a famous English playwright named Ashlin Butterfield, who was born in 1542 and died in 1610. While his works have largely been forgotten, he was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and contributed to the vibrant theatrical scene of that era.
Another individual worth mentioning is Ashlin Cartwright, a British explorer and cartographer who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1721, he is known for his detailed maps of the American colonies and his contributions to the field of cartography during that time period.
While the name Ashlin has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, religious figures, artists, and explorers. Despite its obscurity, the name has persisted over the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in the English language and its connection to the natural world.
People
Ashlin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ashlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,651 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashlin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 129,292 US residents.
Is Ashlin a common name?
We classify Ashlin as "Rare". It ranks above 94.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,706 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashlin was 2007, when 138 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashlin is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ashlin a female name?
Yes, 94.3% of people registered as Ashlin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.