Aspen

At a Glance: Name: Aspen – Meaning: named for the aspen (quaking) tree – Origin: English (modern coinage, nature name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AS-pun

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Aspen is a modern, gender-neutral name taken straight from the aspen tree — it's pronounced AS-pun (/ˈæspən/) and has no older roots or borrowed meaning behind it; it was simply coined in English as a nature name. Parents drawn to it tend to like its bohemian, free-spirit, outdoorsy feel, and it currently reads as a classic-style pick rather than a trendy one.

Meaning & Origin of Aspen

Meaning: Named for the aspen (quaking) tree.

Origin: English (modern coinage, nature name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Aspen

Phonetic: AS-pun   IPA: /ˈæspən/

Popularity of Aspen

In Social Security data going back to 1973, Aspen hit its high point in 2022 at #195 (1,518 babies), then eased to #265 in 2024 with 1,198 babies — still a solidly used name, just past its recent peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1973–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aspen mean?

Named for the aspen (quaking) tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aspen)

How do you pronounce Aspen?

Aspen is pronounced AS-pun (IPA: /ˈæspən/).

Is Aspen a popular name right now?

Aspen peaked at #195 in 2022 and is ranked #265 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)

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