How Popular (or Rare) was Spencer in 2001?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#229
2001 Rank
130
2001 Births
#90
Best Rank (2003)
617
Peak Year (2003)
8,631
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,214
Rarity Factor (2001)

📊 The Spencer Story

Spencer is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #229 in 2001 with 130 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 617 births ranking #90. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 2,214 boys born was named Spencer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English occupational surname  |  Meaning: steward; dispenser of provisions

Spencer is a polished English surname-style classic meaning steward. It sounds capable and refined without feeling stiff.

The name moved from occupational surname into long-standing first-name use and has remained familiar for generations. Its tailored sound helped it transition especially well.

Did you know?Spencer is one of the occupational surnames that came to sound more polished than practical in first-name use.
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