Aspen Unisex

Popularity: #692 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAS-pen / /ˈæspən/

English; Native American

Meaning

English: aspen tree; Native American: quaking tree

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Aspen refers to the tree known for its trembling leaves, symbolizing strength and resilience. In Native American cultures, the aspen tree is often associated with healing and protection.

Trend Summary

Aspen has seen a steady rise in usage as a modern name choice.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Aspen

International Variants

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Famous people named Aspen

Aspen Ladd — mixed martial artist.

Aspen L. — author.

Fictional characters named Aspen

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aspen was first seen in the United States in 1990. Aspen has ranked as high as #1127 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Aspen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aspen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 19
11%
NY 18
11%
CA 16
10%
TN 16
10%
PA 15
9%
MI 12
7%
NC 11
7%
GA 11
7%
FL 10
6%
MO 8
5%
SC 8
5%
MN 7
4%
AR 6
4%
AZ 6
4%
AL 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19908
199112
19929
199336
199433
199550
199638
199744
199836
199939
200045
200135
200237
200335
200447
200546
200652
200750
200850
200955
201056
201157
201259
201364
201495
201588
201696
2017125
2018165
2019160
2020169
2021202
2022216
2023211
2024233