Aspen
Aspen is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Refers to the aspen tree, derived from the Old English 'æspe'.
Origin and history
Aspen is a modern English nature name derived from the quaking aspen tree, prized for its fluttering leaves and white bark. It gained significant popularity in the late 20th century alongside other nature and place names. In the United States, it is widely recognized and frequently used for girls, as well as a popular ski resort town in Colorado.
Popularity in the United States
24,726 babies in the United States have been named Aspen since 1880. It ranks #924 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #218.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CO (7.9 %)
- UT (7.3 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- OK (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 467 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,735 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,888 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,393 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,108 |
Famous people named Aspen
- Aspen Mansfield: Social media personality
Fun facts
- The name refers to the aspen tree, famous for its leaves that tremble or quake in the slightest breeze.
- Aspen, Colorado is a world-famous ski resort town, which contributed to the name's modern popularity.
- While used historically, the name saw a major rise in usage in the U.S. starting in the late 1980s and 1990s.