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Astley

Quick answerThe given name 'Astley' is of Old English origin, meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash wood," derived from the elements *æsc* (ash tree) and *lēah* (wood, clearing).

Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#8,787
TrendVintage
Peak year1993
Syllables2
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,749

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Astley

The given name 'Astley' is of Old English origin, meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash wood," derived from the elements *æsc* (ash tree) and *lēah* (wood, clearing).

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Etymology

The given name 'Astley' is of Old English origin, meaning "ash tree clearing" or "ash wood," derived from the elements *æsc* (ash tree) and *lēah* (wood, clearing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-first-name, with historical prominence through figures like Sir Jacob Astley (17th-century English royalist) and the pop singer Astley (Rick Astley).

Astley currently ranks #8,787 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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