Girls name · North Carolina
Ashley in North Carolina
Ashley was the 196th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 55 babies named Ashley that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 27,960 babies Ashley.
Popularity over time
Ashley in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 | 666th |
| 1968 | 60 | 146th |
| 1978 | 219 | 29th |
| 1987 | 1,723 | 1st |
| 1997 | 614 | 5th |
| 2006 | 382 | 11th |
| 2016 | 83 | 123rd |
| 2025 | 55 | 196th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 666th in 1957 to 196th in 2025.
The most babies named Ashley in North Carolina in a single year was 1,723, in 1987. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Ashley reached its best rank of #1 in Texas (1985). See Ashley in every state →
How popular is Ashley in North Carolina?
Ashley was the 196th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 55 babies named Ashley that year. Since 1957, North Carolina families have named 27,960 babies Ashley.
How many babies are named Ashley in North Carolina?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Ashley in North Carolina. The most babies named Ashley in North Carolina in a single year was 1,723, in 1987.
What is the rank of Ashley in North Carolina?
Ashley ranked 196th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1984.
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.