How popular is the name Spike in 2025?

Spike is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Spike most popular?

Spike peaked in 1958, reaching #2642 among US boy names.

Spike will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Spike entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #2642 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2642

peak (1958)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Spike are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Spike alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Spike in 2025?: Spike is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Spike most popular?: Spike peaked in 1958, reaching #2642 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Spike with classmates?: Spike will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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