Spenser
s-pen-ser,
sp(e)-nser
US Popularity:13237
Origin:British
Meaning:Steward, administrator; Dispenser of provisions
Spenser is a gender-neutral given name and surname of British origin. It derives from the word “dispenser,” and was an occupational surname for a steward, administrator, or dispenser of provisions. The more modern form of the name is Spencer, with Spenser being an older spelling famously borne by Edmund Spenser, author of The Faerie Queene. Spencer is a popular name for both boys and girls, reaching peak popularity in 1998 when it ranked 84th on the baby name charts. Why not choose Spenser for a less common, more historic take on this fashionable name?
Spenser Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Spenser is currently #13237 in U.S. births
Boy:Spenser is currently #25923 in U.S. births
Girl:Spenser is currently #20165 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#20165
in 2022
- 1143
from 2017
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