Spence

Boy name

Spence has been given to 1,114 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1970.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,114

Peak year

1970 (47 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1902

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Spence — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Spencerboy

129,638 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Spence.

Lonnellboy

1,115 babies since 1927

Keirboy

1,117 babies since 1963

Leshawnunisex

1,118 babies since 1964

Raffaeleboy

1,079 babies since 1908

Tyronneboy

1,158 babies since 1946

Jefforyboy

1,166 babies since 1943

Durandboy

1,060 babies since 1913

Mariceunisex

1,184 babies since 1919

Spence vs Lonnell ⚖Spence vs Keir ⚖Spence vs Leshawn ⚖Spence vs Raffaele ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Spence

Same era and popularity as Spence, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Jeneen Monalisa Elke Errin

Brothers

Lonnell Keir Leshawn Dow

FAQ

How popular is the name Spence?

Spence has been given to 1,114 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Spence peak?

Spence peaked in 1970, when 47 babies were given the name.

Is Spence a girl or boy name?

Spence is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Spence are boys).

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