What Does the Name Aspen Mean?

Aspen is a unisex name of English (Old English) origin meaning “aspen tree.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Aspen
Gender	unisex
Origin	English (Old English)
Meaning	aspen tree
Variants	Aspin, Aspyn, Aspenn
Popularity	Most popular in the United States, where it is predominantly given to girls though used for both sexes.

The meaning and origin of Aspen

The name Aspen means “aspen tree” and has English (Old English) origins. A nature and place name from the English word for the aspen tree (Old English 'aespe'), also associated with the resort city of Aspen, Colorado. It became popular as a given name in the late 20th century.

Variants and related names

Aspen is related to several other names you may recognize: Aspin, Aspyn, Aspenn. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Aspen?

Most popular in the United States, where it is predominantly given to girls though used for both sexes.

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