Total births
1,189
Girls' name · since 1977
Ahsley
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,189 babies named Ahsley, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,189
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1,189 girls have been named Ahsley since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ahsley recorded 1,189 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2009.
- 1,189 total births
- 1977–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,189 girls have been named Ahsley since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,189
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Ahsley was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
151 babies were named Ahsley in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Ahsley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ahsley's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 151, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ahsley at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ahsley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2009
- Peak year (1987)
- 151
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Ahsley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ahsley's strongest decade.
803 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Ahsley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
803 births
- 1990s 297
1990s
297 births
- 2000s 65
2000s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 803 births (68% of all-time use).
How Ahsley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ahsley's total volume
Ahsley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ahsley by state
Where Ahsley concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 90 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 87 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 50 | 4.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 37 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 30 | 2.5% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 29 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Ahsley's total US births 7.6%
Even split
90 of 1,189 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Ahsley appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ahsley? ▼
1,189 babies have been named Ahsley since 1977. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1987 with 151 births.
When was Ahsley most popular? ▼
Ahsley was most popular in the 1980s decade with 803 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Ahsley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ahsley are Texas (90 births), California (87 births), Ohio (50 births).
How long has the name Ahsley been used? ▼
Records for Ahsley go back to 1977, giving 33 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Ahsley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ahsoka, Ahsha, Ahsaki, Ahslee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ahsley's data
- Ahsley's decade-level peak was the 1980s (803 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ahsleys (90 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ahsley
Nearby Names Like Ahsley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ahsley
Ahsoka Girl
#4111 275 births
Ahsha Girl
169 births
Ahsaki Girl
34 births
Ahslee Girl
31 births
Ahsia Girl
12 births
Compare Ahsley side by side: Ahsley vs Ahsoka Ahsley vs Ahsha Ahsley vs Ahsaki
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ahsley: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,189 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ahsley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ahsley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.