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Aspen

♂ Boy

Pronounced AS-pen /ˈæs.pən/High

Meaning: The aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)High

In 30 seconds: A nature name drawn from the quaking aspen tree, whose leaves tremble in the slightest breeze. As a Colorado mountain town famous for skiing and culture, Aspen also evokes luxury and mountain air.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningThe aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)
U.S. rank (2025)#920 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births256 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,009

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aspen comes from Old English aespe (aspen tree), the Poplar relative whose flat-stemmed leaves cause them to tremble in any breeze. The Colorado resort town of Aspen was named for the surrounding aspen groves. As a given name, Aspen is a modern American nature/place-name choice.

Aspen entered U.S. birth data for both sexes in the 2000s. For boys it ranked #962 in 2024.

Did you know? The quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is actually one of the world's largest organisms — entire forests of aspens can be genetically identical clones from a single root system, making what looks like thousands of separate trees actually one connected living entity.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Aspen — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

Asp

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aspen Ladd (1995-)
    American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC
  • ★Aspen Vincent
    American Broadway and voice actress and singer

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Auden— another English name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aspen mean?

Aspen means 'the aspen tree,' from Old English aespe. The quaking aspen's trembling leaves give it a distinctively gentle, shimmering quality.

How do you pronounce Aspen?

It's said AS-pen — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aspen a boy or girl name?

Aspen is a well-established unisex name used for both boys and girls.

How popular is Aspen?

Aspen ranked #962 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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