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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 32.5 years old
📈 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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