How old is someone named Ashely?
The average Ashely is 34 years old.
Half of all living Ashelys are between 29 and 40.
When was Ashely popular?
Ashely had one big moment, peaking in 1987. 71% of the babies ever named Ashely arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 124 | 120 |
| 1980s | 3,056 | 3,000 |
| 1990s | 2,147 | 2,100 |
| 2000s | 973 | 960 |
| 2010s | 245 | 250 |
| 2020s | 52 | under 100 |
How many Ashelys are still alive?
About 6,400 Ashelys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Ashely since 1970.
Nearly every Ashely ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ashely?
About two in three living Ashelys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 72%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Ashely an old name?
Somewhat. Ashely is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Ashely a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99% of living Ashelys are women.
Names the same age as Ashely
NAME TWIN
Ashely's name twin is Ashley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ashley's age curve is the closest match to Ashely's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Ashely
How old is the average Ashely?
The average Ashely in the US is 34 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ashely?
About 6,400 Ashelys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Ashely most popular?
In 1987, when about 500 baby girls were named Ashely.
Is Ashely a Millennial name?
Yes. About 72% of living Ashelys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this