Spenser
Pronunciation: [ sp-EHNS-er ]
Spenser is a girl baby name. Ranked #15,949 in the US, popular nicknames include Spe, Spy, and Speie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Spenser first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 372 babies have been named Spenser in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Spenser is past its peak , currently ranked #15,949 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,949
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Spenser is also used as a boy name, ranked #11753.
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About the Name Spenser
Spenser is a girl name .
Is Spenser a boy or girl name? Spenser is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,949 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,753. Spenser is more commonly used as a boy name.
Spenser is currently ranked #15,949 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Spenser include Spe, Spy, Speie, and Spenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Spenser include Spencer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis