Espen
2 countries#3848 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Espen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
863 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #3848 · peaked in 2016 with 48 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
64 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
64 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Espen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3602 | — |
| 2007 | #4127 | ↓525 |
| 2008 | #4145 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #3919 | ↑226 |
| 2010 | #3377 | ↑542 |
| 2011 | #4110 | ↓733 |
| 2012 | #3625 | ↑485 |
| 2013 | #3339 | ↑286 |
| 2014 | #3617 | ↓278 |
| 2015 | #3085 | ↑532 |
| 2016 | #3524 | ↓439 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓581 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↑659 |
| 2019 | #3794 | ↓348 |
| 2020 | #3653 | ↑141 |
| 2021 | #3362 | ↑291 |
| 2022 | #4442 | ↓1080 |
| 2023 | #4886 | ↓444 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↑1281 |
| 2025 | #3848 | ↓243 |
Frequently asked questions about Espen
Is Espen a popular name?
Yes — Espen currently ranks #3848 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Espen more common for boys or girls?
Espen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Espen most popular?
Espen peaked in 2016 in United States, with 48 recorded births that year.
Is Espen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Espen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8868 in 1995 to #3848 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Espen?
At least 927 babies have been recorded with the name Espen across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Espen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Espen appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Espen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Espen include Enmanuel, Fermin, Hagan.
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