Espn is of American origin, derived from the acronym ESPN, short for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, a U.S.-based global pay television sports channel. It is pronounced /ˈɛspən/. The name gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century due to its association with sports culture.
The name Espn has seen a fluctuating number of births over the past few years, with a peak of 12 in 2017. However, it appears to have been less popular recently, with only 6 births recorded each year from 2019 to 2023. In total, there have been 55 babies named Espn since 2015.