How old is someone named Spencer?
The average Spencer is 29 years old.
Half of all living Spencers are between 20 and 36.
When was Spencer popular?
Spencer is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1998 but no single era. You'll meet Spencers of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 396 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,373 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,872 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,792 | 240 |
| 1940s | 3,036 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 3,165 | 2,100 |
| 1960s | 4,433 | 3,600 |
| 1970s | 6,956 | 6,300 |
| 1980s | 15,528 | 15,000 |
| 1990s | 39,491 | 38,000 |
| 2000s | 28,066 | 28,000 |
| 2010s | 15,750 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 7,158 | 7,100 |
How many Spencers are still alive?
About 120,000 Spencers are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Spencer since 1880.
Most Spencers ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Spencer?
About two in five living Spencers are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Spencer an old name?
Somewhat. Spencer is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Spencer will be 46 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Spencer a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.2% of living Spencers are men.
Names the same age as Spencer
NAME TWIN
Spencer's name twin is Darius. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Darius's age curve is the closest match to Spencer's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Spencer
How old is the average Spencer?
The average Spencer in the US is 29 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Spencer?
About 120,000 Spencers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Spencer most popular?
In 1998, when about 4,800 baby boys were named Spencer.
Is Spencer a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 39% of living Spencers, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this