Spencer
How to say it: SPEN-sur · /ˈspɛnsər/
From an English occupational surname meaning 'dispenser of provisions', from Old French 'despensier'.
Spencer was the 365th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 908 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #421 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #365 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 908 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,651 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #421 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spencer climbed to a high in the 1990s. Currently well below that peak, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Even and steady with a breathy finish, Spencer feels grounded. Spence offers a shorter form while Graham shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Spencer is about 1 in 153.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #173. Ireland: #464.
Famous people named Spencer
- Spencer Tracy (1900–1967)American actor
- Spencer Perceval (1762–1812)19th-century prime minister of the United Kingdom
- Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington (1674–1743)Prime Minister of Great Britain
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