What does Aspen mean?
An English nature name from the trembling aspen tree.
What does Poppy mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name derives from Old English 'popæg', ultimately from Latin 'papaver' (poppy).
Aspen vs Poppy
Which is more popular?
Aspen is more popular than Poppy today: about 1,179 US babies were given the name Aspen in 2025, compared with 1,054 named Poppy.
| Aspen | Poppy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The aspen tree | Poppy flower |
| Origin | English | english |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AS-pen | POP-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 1919 |
| Peak year | 2022 (1,518) | 2023 (1,077) |
| In 2025 | 1,179 | 1,054 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aspen
Poppy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aspen | Poppy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8,108 | 5,488 |
| 2010s | 8,393 | 3,080 |
| 2000s | 4,888 | 412 |
| 1990s | 2,735 | 11 |
| 1980s | 467 | 34 |
| 1970s | 135 | 334 |
| 1960s | 0 | 52 |
| 1950s | 0 | 57 |
| 1940s | 0 | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 | 13 |
| 1920s | 0 | 36 |
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aspen or Poppy more popular?
Aspen is more popular than Poppy today: about 1,179 US babies were given the name Aspen in 2025, compared with 1,054 named Poppy.
What is the difference between Aspen and Poppy?
Aspen means The aspen tree (English origin), while Poppy means Poppy flower (english origin).
Which name is older, Aspen or Poppy?
In US records, Aspen first appears in 1973 and Poppy in 1919, so Poppy has the longer recorded history.