gender neutral
Spencer
dispenser of provisions
About Spencer
Strong and sophisticated, this name carries literary and aristocratic associations that give it timeless intellectual appeal. Choosing this traditionally masculine name for a daughter makes a statement about breaking boundaries and rejecting limiting gender conventions. It suggests parents raising someone to be confident, capable, and unbound by outdated expectations about what girls can be or become. The two syllables feel efficient and no-nonsense, projecting competence and seriousness of purpose. There's a preppy, refined quality here, evoking elite educational institutions and professional success. It pairs exceptionally well with feminine middle names for those seeking balance, or doubles down beautifully with similarly strong choices. This name won't fade into the background—it commands attention and respect, setting the stage for a daughter who does the same.
Popularity of the Name Spencer
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #981 | #829 | |
| 2018 | #346 | #697 | |
| 1991 | #974 | ||
| 1992 | #959 | ||
| 1997 | #726 | ||
| 1998 | #802 | ||
| 2014 | #817 | ||
| 2015 | #619 | ||
| 2016 | #695 | ||
| 2019 | #713 | ||
| 2020 | #629 | ||
| 2021 | #661 | ||
| 2022 | #984 | ||
| 2023 | #844 | ||
| 2024 | #892 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Spencer
- Spenser
- Spencyr
- Spensar
- Spencur
Names Similar to Spencer
Nicknames for Spencer
- Spence
- Penny
- Spen
- Spenny
- Spencey
Famous People Named Spencer
| Spencer Locke | American actress |
| Spencer Grammer | American actress |
| Spencer Kayden | American actress and comedian |
| Spencer Margaret Richmond | British actress |
| Spencer Nuzzi | American skateboarder and TV host |
| Spencer Scott | American model and actress |
| Spencer Breslin | American actor |
| Spencer O'Reilly | Canadian broadcaster and journalist |
| Spencer Redford | American actress |
| Spencer Charnas | American musician and lead vocalist |
Characters Named Spencer
| Spencer Reid | Character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Spencer Shay | Character from the TV show "iCarly" |
| Spencer Hastings | Character from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Spencer Harrington | Character from the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Spencer Grammer | Character from the TV show "Greek" |
| Spencer Albee | Character from the TV show "Looking" |
| Spencer Bailey | Character from the book "Along for the Ride" by Sarah Dessen |
| Spencer Quinn | Character from the book "Dog on It" by Spencer Quinn |
| Spencer Blane | Character from the book "Starstruck" by Rachel Shukert |