Ashley is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #880 in 2024 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,874 births ranking #40. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 98.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 7,716 boys born was named Ashley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.