Girls name · California
Ashley in California
In SSA data for California, 98,011 babies are named Ashley across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #172 most popular girls name, with 186 born.
Popularity over time
Ashley in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11 | #1014 |
| 1971 | 68 | #380 |
| 1980 | 419 | #83 |
| 1989 | 4,510 | #2 |
| 1998 | 2,721 | #2 |
| 2007 | 2,525 | #4 |
| 2016 | 524 | #68 |
| 2025 | 186 | #172 |
The most Ashley births in California in a single year was 4,978, in 1987. Ashley's highest rank in California was #2, set in 1986.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #2 in 1986 to #1326 in 1963, starting at #1014 in 1961 and ending at #172 in 2025.
Nationally, Ashley's strongest state was Texas, where it hit #1 in 1985. See Ashley in every state →
How popular is Ashley in California?
In SSA data for California, 98,011 babies are named Ashley across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1961. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #172 most popular girls name, with 186 born.
How many babies are named Ashley in California?
186 Ashley babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Ashley in California?
In 2025, Ashley sat at #172 on the girls list for California.
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.