Aspen - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Aspen \a-spen, as-pen\ is of English origin. Tree name: a type of poplar familiar in the West, with heart-shaped leaves that quiver in the lightest breeze, hence its nickname, the "quaking" or "trembling" aspen. Also a chic ski resort and town in Colorado.

Similar baby names are Asen, Alpin, Aston, Aslan, Aswin, Aswyn and Austen.

Aspen is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Aspen. Click here to compare Aspen with related baby names.