Aspen
Meaningaspen tree · English
- US rank
- #266
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #196 in 2022
1,179 babies were named Aspen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 42 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aspen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,363 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aspen, 1,179 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aspen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAspen first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #196.
- Then vs nowAspen is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,992 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,363.
- TrendAspen has slipped 42 places over the last five years and now sits at #266. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAspen is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #50, followed by Alaska (#60) and Arkansas (#77). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlAspen is given to both boys and girls: 82% of the 1,435 babies named Aspen in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Aspen means “aspen tree”.
About the name Aspen
Aspen is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “aspen tree”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-pen”. US birth records list Aspen for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 53 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #196 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #266, with 1,179 babies. Of the 1,435 US babies named Aspen in 2025, 82% were girls and 18% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 | 78,740 girls |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,846 girls |
| 1990s | 154 | 6,495 girls |
| 2000s | 265 | 3,778 girls |
| 2010s | 482 | 2,075 girls |
| 2020s | 833 | 1,201 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | 63,052 boys |
| 2000s | 23 | 44,248 boys |
| 2010s | 52 | 19,298 boys |
| 2020s | 124 | 8,047 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Aspen
What does the name Aspen mean?
Aspen means “aspen tree” in English.
What is the origin of the name Aspen?
Aspen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Aspen a boy or girl name?
Both. Aspen is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 82% of US babies named Aspen were girls.
How popular is the name Aspen?
Aspen ranked #266 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,179 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#196).