Espen
- Pronunciation
- [Es-pen]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bear Of God
- Origin
- Dutch
Espen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 686 baby boys have been named Espen. The name peaked in 2015 with 37 US births that year (rank #3099). In 2024, ranked #3710 nationally — 611 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Espen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Espen births are: California (5).
Other Dutch-Origin Names Like Espen
If you like Espen's Dutch origin, consider these related names: Adriaan, Adrie, Ambrosius, Anke, Annemie. Browse all Dutch names →
5-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Espen's exact length and starting letter: Eadda, Eadig, Eagan, Eagon, Ealga.
Quick Facts About Espen
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Compare Espen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Espen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).