Spenser

Spenser is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States.

Spenser at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Spenser

Spenser belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Spenser first appears in Social Security records in 1968 and has been given to 3,357 babies since 1880, including 8 in 2024.

Spenser in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Babies named Spenser in 2024
8
Total since 1880
3,357

Spenser in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Spenser in 2020
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Spenser mean?

The meaning of Spenser is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Spenser a boy or girl name?

Spenser is a unisex name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Spenser?

Spenser comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Spenser?

Spenser is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1968 and has been given to 3,357 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].