Aspen
Peaked at #195 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1973, Aspen has been recorded 90% of the time for girls and 10% of the time for boys.
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Aspen — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#195
in 2022
Current rank
#265
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1973–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1973, Aspen reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #195 nationally with 1,518 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #395 (2014) to #265 (2024) — a 33% improvement.
As of 2024, Aspen ranks #265 nationally for girls, with 1,198 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #265 | 1,198 |
| 2023 | #215 | 1,393 |
| 2022 | #195 | 1,518 |
| 2021 | #199 | 1,502 |
| 2020 | #224 | 1,310 |
| 2019 | #252 | 1,285 |
| 2018 | #269 | 1,228 |
| 2017 | #329 | 999 |
Aspen — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#962
in 2024
Current rank
#962
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1990–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1990, Aspen reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #962 nationally with 233 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1627 (2014) to #962 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Aspen ranks #962 nationally for boys, with 233 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #962 | 233 |
| 2023 | #1,034 | 211 |
| 2022 | #1,022 | 216 |
| 2021 | #1,059 | 202 |
| 2020 | #1,148 | 169 |
| 2019 | #1,193 | 160 |
| 2018 | #1,160 | 165 |
| 2017 | #1,401 | 125 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aspen most popular?
Aspen was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #195 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aspen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aspen?
At least 26,289 babies have been recorded with the name Aspen in the US since 1973, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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