God bear
Espen is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Ásbjörn. It combines the elements 'áss', meaning god, and 'björn', meaning bear. It is a popular and modern-sounding choice in Norway and Denmark.
Less common today
Espen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,954 in 2005.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
