Aspen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
10% Masculine / 90% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the name of the Aspen tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Aspen
Aspen is a unisex name of English origin, derived from the name of the Aspen tree. The Aspen tree is known for its shimmering leaves that quake in the slightest breeze, symbolizing strength and resilience. The name Aspen is often associated with nature and the outdoors, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
Popularity of the Name Aspen
The popularity for the name Aspen peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,502 births, which ranked number 428 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Aspen had the most female births in 2022 with 1,502, which ranked number 196 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 215, which ranked number 1,022 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Aspen has increased sharply over the last ten years from 661 births to 1,717 births, an increase of 159.76%. Among males, Aspen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 215 births, an increase of 270.69%. Among females, Aspen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 603 births to 1,502 births, an increase of 149.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aspen
- 20 Year Trend of Aspen: 230.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Aspen: 159.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Aspen: 270.69%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aspen: 149.09%
Popularity of Aspen by State
For males, Aspen was most popular in Southeastern states with 63 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 20 male births. Among females, Aspen was most popular in Southeastern states with 403 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 125 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aspen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 76 |
| AL | 7 | 616 | 29 | 161 |
| AR | 5 | 547 | 28 | 85 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 169 |
| CA | 10 | 1627 | 83 | 418 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 82 | 43 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | 54 | 356 |
| GA | 19 | 519 | 42 | 265 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 181 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 41 |
| IL | 10 | 811 | 25 | 415 |
| IN | 14 | 481 | 28 | 246 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 108 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 102 |
| LA | 7 | 643 | 19 | 254 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 339 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 134 |
| MI | 7 | 901 | 46 | 194 |
| MN | 5 | 826 | 28 | 200 |
| MO | 7 | 699 | 58 | 91 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 264 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 40 |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | 50 | 210 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 99 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 100 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 214 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 92 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 104 |
| NY | 13 | 927 | 35 | 484 |
| OH | 10 | 788 | 59 | 176 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 65 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 133 |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | 53 | 207 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 275 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 116 |
| TN | 11 | 609 | 61 | 115 |
| TX | 20 | 1096 | 125 | 277 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 67 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 224 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 141 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 136 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 70 |
| WY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 75 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aspen
- Total Births of Aspen: 1889 (10.02%)
- Male Births of Aspen: 245 (14.00%)
- Female Births of Aspen: 1646 (9.56%)
Given the upward trend of Aspen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.02% increase in total births, for a total of 1,889 births in 2024. Male births for Aspen have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 245 male births in 2024, an increase of 14.00%. For Females, births for Aspen have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,646 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.56%.