Spencer
Spencer is an English surname-turned-first-name that originally meant 'steward' or 'administrator,' referring to someone who dispensed provisions in a manor house. The name has aristocratic associations, famously belonging to the noble Spencer family, including Princess Diana.
Current Popularity
#388 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no confusion
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Surname-as-first-name trend that feels timeless rather than trendy
- •Strong professional sound that ages well from childhood through adulthood
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Famous People
Spencer Tracy
Academy Award-winning actor
Spencer Grammer
Actor known for 'Greek'
Spencer Reid
Fictional character from 'Criminal Minds'
Spencer Pratt
Reality TV personality
Statistics
123,013
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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