How old is someone named Aspen?
The average Aspen is 13 years old.
Half of all living Aspens are between 5 and 20.
When was Aspen popular?
Most of the Aspens in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 135 | 130 |
| 1980s | 467 | 450 |
| 1990s | 3,040 | 3,000 |
| 2000s | 5,340 | 5,300 |
| 2010s | 9,359 | 9,300 |
| 2020s | 9,395 | 9,300 |
How many Aspens are still alive?
About 27,000 Aspens are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Aspen since 1973.
Nearly every Aspen ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aspen?
More than half of living Aspens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Aspen an old name?
No. Aspen is one of the youngest names around: younger than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aspen will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Aspen a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 89% of living Aspens are women, and 11% are men.
The women average 13 and the men 11.
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Aspen's name twin is Sage. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sage's age curve is the closest match to Aspen's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Aspen
How old is the average Aspen?
The average Aspen in the US is 13 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aspen?
About 27,000 Aspens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Aspen most popular?
In 2022, when about 1,700 baby girls were named Aspen.
Is Aspen a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Aspens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this