The name seems to go through phases. When I was little, the first Ashleys I knew were all female. I think I knew three besides myself. After a while I didn't know any Ashleys any more, but for a different stretch of years, whenever I'd hear the name called out in a store and turn to see who answered, it was little boys. Now I "know" you, and one female Ashley besides myself. Must be averaging out. ;-)
I was apparently named after a male engineer who my dad used to work with in a power plant who he had a lot of respect for. I think Ashley was his last name, though.