Spencer
Peaked at #84 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Spencer has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Spencer — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#981
in 2017
Current rank
#1119
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1922–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1922, Spencer reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #981 nationally with 267 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1204 (2014) to #1119 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Spencer ranks #1119 nationally for girls, with 216 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,119 | 216 |
| 2023 | #1,035 | 245 |
| 2022 | #1,087 | 230 |
| 2021 | #1,049 | 241 |
| 2020 | #1,052 | 238 |
| 2019 | #1,058 | 242 |
| 2018 | #1,043 | 247 |
| 2017 | #981 | 267 |
Spencer — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#84
in 1998
Current rank
#388
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Spencer reached its peak popularity for boys in 1998, ranking #84 nationally with 4,619 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #248 (2014) to #388 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Spencer ranks #388 nationally for boys, with 840 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #388 | 840 |
| 2023 | #362 | 902 |
| 2022 | #338 | 988 |
| 2021 | #315 | 1,049 |
| 2020 | #317 | 1,046 |
| 2019 | #321 | 1,038 |
| 2018 | #307 | 1,114 |
| 2017 | #292 | 1,210 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Spencer most popular?
Spencer was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #84 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Spencer becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Spencer?
At least 128,474 babies have been recorded with the name Spencer in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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