Aspen
Aspen first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2022, when 1,518 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,179.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aspen popular?
Rising Aspen has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 8,108 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,393 | |
| 2000s | 4,888 | |
| 1990s | 2,735 | |
| 1980s | 467 | |
| 1970s | 135 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aspen mean?
An English nature name from the trembling aspen tree.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aspen mean?
Aspen means The aspen tree. An English nature name from the trembling aspen tree.
What is the origin of the name Aspen?
Aspen is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Aspen?
Aspen is pronounced “AS-pen.”
Is Aspen a boy or a girl name?
Aspen is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Aspen a popular name right now?
Aspen has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Aspen?
In 2025, Aspen ranked #266 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aspen most popular?
Aspen was most popular in 2022, when about 1,518 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aspen?
Names similar to Aspen include Willow, Sage, River, Juniper.
What names go well with Aspen?
English names that pair well with Aspen include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.