Aspen
How to say it: AS-pen · /ˈæspən/
From Old English 'aespe', the aspen tree; used as a given name from the late 20th century, evoking nature and Colorado mountain culture.
Aspen was the 238th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,179 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #234 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #238 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,179 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,228 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #234 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a product of the last forty years, Aspen crested in the 2020s. Growth appears ready to continue for a while.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy across two syllables, Aspen carries a clear nature and place character. Willow and Juniper belong in the same landscape.
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Nicknames
- Asp
Honouring a Aspen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aspen is about 1 in 93.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Aspen
- Aspen Ladd (born 1995)American mixed martial artist
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