973births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2017Peak · Sweden
#3848United States 2025
Espen is a boy name family recorded 973 times in 4 countries since 1995. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3848 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2017, at 9.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Espen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espen | Swedish | 863 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3848 | 2021 | ▲ 4 % |
| Espen | Swedish | 55 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2017 | – |
| Espen | Swedish | 50 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2018 | – |
| Espen | Swedish | 5 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2021 | – |
Questions about Espen
How popular is the name Espen?
In 2025 it ranked #3848 in the United States. Official registers record 973 births across 4 countries.
When was Espen most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2017, at 9.1 births per 100,000.
Is Espen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Espen is a boy name.