Spencer
boy name#360 in 2025Spencer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #84 in 1998, ranks #360 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#360
rank today
#84
peak (1998)
908
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #306 |
| 1890s | #328 |
| 1900s | #330 |
| 1910s | #400 |
| 1920s | #443 |
| 1930s | #429 |
| 1940s | #359 |
| 1950s | #413 |
| 1960s | #376 |
| 1970s | #284 |
| 1980s | #199 |
| 1990s | #100 |
| 2000s | #154 |
| 2010s | #262 |
| 2020s | #346 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Spencer has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 112,000 people named Spencer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Spencer alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Spencer in 2025?
- Spencer ranks #360 among US boy names in 2025, with 908 babies given the name.
- When was the name Spencer most popular?
- Spencer peaked in 1998, reaching #84 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Spencer with classmates?
- Spencer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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