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Spence

Spence: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɛns/

Meaning and origin of Spence

  • Short form of the male given name Spencer.

How popular is Spence?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1219peak rank (1970)
1,114babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Spence. Its highest rank for boys was #1219 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

1880192019602000202547 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Spence FAQ

What does the name Spence mean?

Short form of the male given name Spencer.

How popular is the name Spence?

Since 1880, 1,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Spence. Its highest rank for boys was #1219 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Spence a boy or girl name?

Spence is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,114 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.