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