Ashlyn means ash tree meadow or dream — blending the Old English æsc (ash tree) with lind (waterfall/lake) or the Irish aisling (dream/vision). Ashlyn Harris is one of women's football's most celebrated goalkeepers. Two syllables of ash-tree strength, Irish dream-visions, and the keeper who guards the goal.
Old English æsc (ash tree) + lind or Irish aisling (dream)→Ashlyn
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English / Irish roots
Ashlyn blends the Old English ash tree with either a meadow element or the Irish aisling (dream/vision). Ashlyn Harris is one of women's football's most celebrated goalkeepers.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern compound; Ashlyn Harris (born 1985).
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Today
Ashlyn remains a beloved choice, ranking #619 in the US. 47,822 babies have been named Ashlyn since 1963.
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How popular is Ashlyn?
2005peak year
Today, Ashlyn is rarely chosen — ranked around #619, with only about 541 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2005, 2,539 babies were given the name (ranked #127 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Ashlyn has been declining in recent years. In all, around 47,822 babies have been registered as Ashlyn since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Ashlyn's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — dreaming adventure. People named Ashlyn tend to be strong, dreaming, and gifted at guarding what matters most.
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