Ashlyn-Ash, Ashy, Ashcash, Ash Ash, Ashie, Ashy bear have nicknames, cool typefaces, symbols, and tags. These are some of the most popular names in the United States right now, and they're all variations of the name Ashley. Other people named Ashley include an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and fashion designer (born 1975). And another Ashley is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder or a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the England national team (born 1985). Ashley came first in our list of top 10 baby names of 2015. It was one of many names that were popular choices this year. Ashley is used both as a given name and a surname. As a given name, it was given to children born in the 1980s and 1990s. As a surname, it was given to children born after 1999. There are several theories on how the name Ashley came about.