Ashlyn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ashlyn is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ashlyn?
Ashlyn is spelled A-S-H-L-Y-N. The name has 6 letters.
Ashlyn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ashlyn is commonly interpreted as combining “ash,” a type of tree, with the suffix “-lyn,” which may mean “lake” or serve as a feminine name…
- Origin
- The name Ashlyn may derive from English or Irish origins, combining natural elements with a modern feminine suffix.
- Pronunciation
- ASH-lin · 2 syllables
Ashlyn Popularity in 2025
Rank#972
Recorded Births262
- Girls usage fell 71 places to #972 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ashlyn Mean?
Ashlyn is commonly interpreted as combining “ash,” a type of tree, with the suffix “-lyn,” which may mean “lake” or serve as a feminine name ending.
Origin: The name Ashlyn may derive from English or Irish origins, combining natural elements with a modern feminine suffix.
How Do You Pronounce Ashlyn?
PronunciationASH-lin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ashlyn?
- History
- Ashlyn has been used primarily as a feminine given name in the United States since the late 20th century, with increasing popularity noted into the 21st century.
Ashlyn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 262 | #972 |
| 2024 | Girls | 294 | #901 |
| 2023 | Girls | 330 | #832 |
| 2022 | Girls | 367 | #775 |
| 2021 | Girls | 402 | #713 |
| 2020 | Girls | 483 | #601 |
| 2019 | Girls | 520 | #588 |
| 2018 | Girls | 543 | #569 |
| 2017 | Girls | 662 | #470 |
| 2016 | Girls | 836 | #398 |
| 2015 | Girls | 984 | #332 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,063 | #308 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,240 | #258 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,514 | #207 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,834 | #172 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,947 | #157 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,194 | #146 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,264 | #152 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,262 | #155 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,458 | #141 |
When Was Ashlyn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
2,539 recorded births
National rank #127
2006 · Girls
2,458 recorded births
National rank #141
2004 · Girls
2,455 recorded births
National rank #131
2003 · Girls
2,368 recorded births
National rank #139
Where Ashlyn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CO | #634 | 8 |
| MD | #651 | 7 |
| KY | #653 | 6 |
| UT | #704 | 5 |
| AL | #716 | 6 |
| NC | #729 | 13 |
| PA | #763 | 12 |
| NJ | #774 | 9 |