Aspen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aspen is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aspen?
Aspen is spelled A-S-P-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Aspen at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Aspen refers to a type of tree characterized by its trembling leaves.
- Origin
- The name Aspen is derived from the name of the aspen tree, which is found in various temperate regions and is known for its distinctive leaves that…
- Pronunciation
- AS-pen · 2 syllables
Aspen Popularity in 2025
Rank#266
Recorded Births1,179
Rank#920
Recorded Births256
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #266 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 49 places to #920 and recorded 23 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aspen Mean?
Aspen refers to a type of tree characterized by its trembling leaves.
Origin: The name Aspen is derived from the name of the aspen tree, which is found in various temperate regions and is known for its distinctive leaves that flutter in the wind.
How Do You Pronounce Aspen?
PronunciationAS-pen
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aspen?
- History
- Aspen has been used as a given name primarily in recent decades, influenced by the trend of using nature-inspired names.
Aspen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,179 | #266 |
| 2025 | Boys | 256 | #920 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,205 | #265 |
| 2024 | Boys | 233 | #969 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,394 | #215 |
| 2023 | Boys | 211 | #1,034 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,518 | #196 |
| 2022 | Boys | 216 | #1,025 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,502 | #200 |
| 2021 | Boys | 202 | #1,060 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,310 | #224 |
| 2020 | Boys | 169 | #1,149 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,285 | #252 |
| 2019 | Boys | 160 | #1,193 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,229 | #269 |
| 2018 | Boys | 165 | #1,160 |
| 2017 | Girls | 999 | #329 |
| 2017 | Boys | 125 | #1,402 |
| 2016 | Girls | 906 | #361 |
| 2016 | Boys | 97 | #1,641 |
| 2015 | Girls | 879 | #372 |
| 2015 | Boys | 88 | #1,740 |
| 2014 | Girls | 825 | #395 |
| 2014 | Boys | 95 | #1,627 |
When Was Aspen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
1,518 recorded births
National rank #196
2021 · Girls
1,502 recorded births
National rank #200
2023 · Girls
1,394 recorded births
National rank #215
2020 · Girls
1,310 recorded births
National rank #224
Where Aspen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #50 | 33 |
| AK | #60 | 9 |
| AR | #77 | 32 |
| WY | #79 | 5 |
| ND | #80 | 11 |
| NM | #100 | 13 |
| UT | #107 | 39 |
| OK | #114 | 31 |