Girls name · California
Ashley in California
Ashley was the 172nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 186 babies named Ashley that year. Since 1961, California families have named 98,011 babies Ashley.
Popularity over time
Ashley in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11 | 1014th |
| 1971 | 68 | 380th |
| 1980 | 419 | 83rd |
| 1989 | 4,510 | 2nd |
| 1998 | 2,721 | 2nd |
| 2007 | 2,525 | 4th |
| 2016 | 524 | 68th |
| 2025 | 186 | 172nd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1014th in 1961 to 172nd in 2025.
The most babies named Ashley in California in a single year was 4,978, in 1987. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Ashley reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1985). See Ashley in every state →
How popular is Ashley in California?
Ashley was the 172nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 186 babies named Ashley that year. Since 1961, California families have named 98,011 babies Ashley.
How many babies are named Ashley in California?
In 2025, 186 babies were named Ashley in California. The most babies named Ashley in California in a single year was 4,978, in 1987.
What is the rank of Ashley in California?
Ashley ranked 172nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1986.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.