Ashley vs. Amanda: which name is older?
The average Ashley is 33 and the average Amanda is 39, so Amanda is the older name, by about 6 years.
Ashley
Amanda
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 1987.
Which name is more common?
There are about 850,000 Ashleys and about 750,000 Amandas alive in the US, so there are about as many Ashleys as Amandas.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: 99% of living Ashleys and over 99% of living Amandas are women.
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Ashley or Amanda: questions
Which is older, Ashley or Amanda?
The average Ashley is 33 and the average Amanda is 39, so Amanda is the older name, by about 6 years.
How old is the average Ashley?
The average Ashley in the US is 33; half of all living Ashleys are between 28 and 40.
How old is the average Amanda?
The average Amanda in the US is 39; half of all living Amandas are between 34 and 45.
Which is more common, Ashley or Amanda?
There are about 850,000 Ashleys and about 750,000 Amandas alive in the US, so there are about as many Ashleys as Amandas.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this