Total births
3,152
Girls' name · since 1967
Ashlea
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 3,152 babies named Ashlea, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,152
- total births
- 1967–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
3,152 girls have been named Ashlea since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ashlea has been recorded 3,152 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2013.
- 3,152 total births
- 1967–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,152 girls have been named Ashlea since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 3,152
- total births
- 1967–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Ashlea was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
200 babies were named Ashlea in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Ashlea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ashlea splits its recorded history at 1990: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 200 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ashlea at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Ashlea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2013
- Peak year (1987)
- 200
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Ashlea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ashlea's strongest decade.
1,467 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Ashlea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 215
1970s
215 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,467 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,145 births
- 2000s 293
2000s
293 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 1,467 births (47% of all-time use).
How Ashlea 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 Ashlea's total volume
Ashlea vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ashlea by state
Where Ashlea concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 434 | 13.8% |
| #2 | California | | 136 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 105 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 92 | 2.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 75 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 66 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 59 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 53 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Ashlea's total US births 13.8%
Even split
434 of 3,152 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Ashlea appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashlea? ▼
Ashlea has been given to 3,152 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 200 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Ashlea most popular? ▼
Ashlea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 1,467 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Ashlea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashlea are Texas (434 births), California (136 births), Florida (105 births).
How long has the name Ashlea been used? ▼
Records for Ashlea go back to 1967, giving 47 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Ashlea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ashley, Ashlyn, Ashlee, Ashleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ashlea's data
- Ashlea's decade-level peak was the 1980s (1,467 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ashleas (434 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 Ashlea
Nearby Names Like Ashlea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashlea
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Ashlyn Girl
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Ashlee Girl
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Ashleigh Girl
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Ashlynn Girl
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Compare Ashlea side by side: Ashlea vs Ashley Ashlea vs Ashlyn Ashlea vs Ashlee
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1967–2013 (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. "Ashlea: Baby Name Since 1967 - 3,152 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashlea. 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 Ashlea 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 July 2026.