How Many People Are Named Spencer?

128,474

people in the United States are named Spencer

1 in 2,607 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#583

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0384%

Of US population

Peak Year

1998

4,780 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SPEN-sər
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which meant "dispenser of provisions" in Middle English. A famous bearer was American actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967). It was also the surname of Princess Diana (1961-1997).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.3%
Male
95.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 32.5 years old

Young (<30) 74,192
57.7%
Adult (30–60) 40,470
31.5%
Senior (>60) 13,812
10.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 13,255
Texas 6,964
New York 6,373
Utah 5,438
Ohio 5,272
Florida 4,893
Michigan 4,838
North Carolina 4,257
Illinois 4,254
Washington 3,967

💡 Fun Facts About "Spencer"

  • 1,056 babies were named Spencer in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1998
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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