Spencer is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1445 in 1996 with 114 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 267 births ranking #981. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 15,377 girls born was named Spencer. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.