How old is someone named Ashleigh?
The average Ashleigh is 32 years old.
Half of all living Ashleighs are between 26 and 39.
When was Ashleigh popular?
Ashleigh had one big moment, peaking in 1991. 62% of the babies ever named Ashleigh arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1991 · The most popular names of the 1990s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 53 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 846 | 800 |
| 1980s | 9,945 | 9,600 |
| 1990s | 13,201 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 6,503 | 6,400 |
| 2010s | 1,235 | 1,200 |
| 2020s | 161 | 160 |
How many Ashleighs are still alive?
About 31,000 Ashleighs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 32,000 babies named Ashleigh since 1966.
Nearly every Ashleigh ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ashleigh?
More than half of living Ashleighs are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 62%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Ashleigh an old name?
Somewhat. Ashleigh is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Ashleigh a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Ashleighs are women.
Names the same age as Ashleigh
NAME TWIN
Ashleigh's name twin is Maegan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Maegan's age curve is the closest match to Ashleigh's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Ashley (33) · Ashly (28) · Ashlie (35) · Ashli (35)
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Questions about the name Ashleigh
How old is the average Ashleigh?
The average Ashleigh in the US is 32 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ashleigh?
About 31,000 Ashleighs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 32,000 babies given the name since 1966.
When was the name Ashleigh most popular?
In 1991, when about 1,700 baby girls were named Ashleigh.
Is Ashleigh a Millennial name?
Yes. About 62% of living Ashleighs 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