Total births
2,560
Unisex name · since 1981
Ashlin
Ashlin has 2,560 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7724
- among girls today
- 2,560
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ashlin is the #7724 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,560 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ashlin has been recorded 2,560 times among girls since 1981, currently ranked #7724 nationally and more common than 56% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #7724 among girls today
- 2,560 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ashlin is currently the #7724 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 2,560 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7724
- among girls today
- 2,560
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Ashlin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7724
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ashlin was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
131 babies were named Ashlin in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Ashlin compares
2,560 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ashlin's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ashlin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,560 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 131 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ashlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ashlin's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 131, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ashlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,724
Active since
1981
Ashlin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 131
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Ashlin popularity over time - boys
155 total births recorded since 1979 (Ashlin as boys' name)
Ashlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ashlin's strongest decade.
1,160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ashlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 159
1980s
159 births
- 1990s
1990s
666 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,160 births
- 2010s
2010s
472 births
- 2020s 103
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,160 births (45% of all-time use).
How Ashlin 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 Ashlin's total volume
Ashlin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ashlin by state
Where Ashlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 215 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 178 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 69 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 57 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Utah | | 57 | 2.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 38 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 37 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 35 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Ashlin's total US births 8.4%
Even split
215 of 2,560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Ashlin appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ashlin? ▼
Ashlin has been given to 2,560 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7724 as of the latest data. 131 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Ashlin most popular? ▼
Ashlin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,160 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Ashlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ashlin are Texas (215 births), California (178 births), Florida (69 births).
Is Ashlin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ashlin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,560 births, and as a boy's name it has 155 births.
How long has the name Ashlin been used? ▼
Records for Ashlin go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ashlin? ▼
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 Ashlin's data
- Ashlin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,160 total births); usage has since declined to 103 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ashlins (215 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 Ashlin
Nearby Names Like Ashlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ashlin
Ashley Girl
#124 859,857 births
Ashlyn Girl
#902 48,039 births
Ashlee Girl
#4136 43,533 births
Ashleigh Girl
#4807 31,861 births
Ashlynn Girl
#1024 25,834 births
Compare Ashlin side by side: Ashlin vs Ashley Ashlin vs Ashlyn Ashlin vs Ashlee
Related Names
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Ashlin: #7724 Unisex Name - 2,560 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ashlin. 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 Ashlin 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.