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Aspen
GirlEnglish, Old English· “aspen tree”
- Meaning
- aspen tree
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- AS-puhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #266
- US babies 2025
- 1,179
- Best rank
- #196 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Aspen
Aspen is an English and Old English name that means “aspen tree”.
Aspen is the name of a tree in the poplar family, known for leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze. The word comes from the Old English aespe. As a given name Aspen is a modern choice, used mostly for girls, with a fresh, outdoorsy feel. It is also strongly associated with Aspen, Colorado, a mountain town famous for skiing, which adds a sense of winter landscapes and high country. Aspen fits with other tree names such as Willow and Hazel, and it is easy to spell and pronounce.
Popularity over time
Aspen first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 33 different years, starting in 1993. Its best national rank was #196 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,518 babies. In 2025, 1,179 babies were named Aspen, and it ranked #266 nationally. That is 34% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,327 in 1980, #570 in 2000, #600 in 2010, and #266 in 2025. Of the 24,726 US girls named Aspen since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 8,108 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Journee, Zuri, Zara, Wren, and Leia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aspen ranked highest in Idaho, Alaska, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | #50 | 33 |
| Alaska | #60 | 9 |
| Arkansas | #77 | 32 |
| North Dakota | #80 | 11 |
| Wyoming | #81 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 88% of US babies named Aspen over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Aspen is usually pronounced AS-puhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Aspen
A few middle names that flow with Aspen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aspen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aspen mean?
Aspen is an English and Old English name that means “aspen tree”.
What is the origin of the name Aspen?
Aspen has English and Old English roots. Aspen is the name of a tree in the poplar family, known for leaves that tremble in the slightest breeze.
Is Aspen a popular name?
Yes. Aspen ranked #266 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aspen a boy or girl name?
Aspen is mainly a girl's name. About 88% of US babies named Aspen over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Aspen?
Aspen is usually pronounced AS-puhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings