Spence
Pronunciation: [ sp-EHNS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Spence first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 894 babies have been named Spence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Spence is past its peak , currently ranked #27,076 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,076
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Spence
Spence is a boy name .
Spence is currently ranked #27,076 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Spence include Spe, Spen, Speny, Spenie, Spy, Spie, and Spekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Spence include Spencer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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