Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Spencer.
National Rank (2025)
#360
All-Time Peak Rank
#84 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
123,931
Unisex Distribution95.6% Boy / 4.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Spencer Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Spencer
According to SSA data, Spencer achieved its highest historical rank of #84 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 4,619 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 36.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Spencer scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-36.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,619Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
6yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:313
1890s:309
1900s:396
1910s:1,373
1920s:1,866
1930s:1,786
1940s:3,036
1950s:3,154
1960s:4,416
1970s:6,897
1980s:15,183
1990s:38,182
2000s:27,452
2010s:13,826
2020s:5,742
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSpe-ncer
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
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