Names Starting With A
UnisexEnglish#188 in 2025
Aspen
Aspen is a unisex name of English origin meaning “aspen tree, trembling tree.” It ranked #188 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AS-pen
meaning & origin
The name Aspen means “aspen tree, trembling tree.” It comes from the English language tradition.
From the Old English 'æspe,' the aspen tree known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The city of Aspen, Colorado—named for its groves of aspen trees—is now synonymous with luxury mountain living, lending the name a certain elevated, outdoorsy prestige.
popularity over time
#2462020
#2212021
#2022022
#1952023
#1882024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #188 |
| 2023 | #195 |
| 2022 | #202 |
| 2021 | #221 |
| 2020 | #246 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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