Total births
173
Unisex name · since 2004
Espn
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 173 babies named Espn, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 173
- total births
- 2004–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Espn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 173 have been recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Espn recorded 173 times among boys since 2004, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2021.
- 173 total births
- 2004–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
173 boys have been named Espn since 2004, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 173
- total births
- 2004–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Espn was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
19 babies were named Espn in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Espn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Espn splits its recorded history at 2012: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Espn at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2004
Espn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2021
- Peak year (2006)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Espn popularity over time - girls
55 total births recorded since 2015 (Espn as girls' name)
Espn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Espn's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Espn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
78 births
- 2010s
2010s
89 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 89 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Espn? ▼
173 babies have been named Espn since 2004. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2006 with 19 births.
When was Espn most popular? ▼
Espn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Is Espn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Espn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 173 births, and as a girl's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Espn been used? ▼
Espn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 18 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Espn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Espen, Espiridion, Esper, Esperanza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Espn's data
- Espn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Espn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Espn
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Espiridion Boy
169 births
Esper Boy
40 births
Esperanza Boy
35 births
Espy Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Espn: Baby Name Since 2004 - 173 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/espn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Espn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.