Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aspen.
National Rank (2025)
#266
All-Time Peak Rank
#196 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
24,726
Unisex Distribution10.9% Boy / 89.1% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Aspen Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Aspen
According to SSA data, Aspen achieved its highest historical rank of #196 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,518 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 34.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 53 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aspen scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+34.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,518Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
53Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:135
1980s:467
1990s:2,735
2000s:4,888
2010s:8,393
2020s:8,108
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAs-pen
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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