Boys name · California
Spencer in California
Spencer was the 655th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Spencer that year. Since 1915, California families have named 12,852 babies Spencer.
Popularity over time
Spencer in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 370th |
| 1939 | 15 | 300th |
| 1954 | 17 | 495th |
| 1968 | 64 | 315th |
| 1982 | 125 | 241st |
| 1996 | 408 | 149th |
| 2011 | 121 | 318th |
| 2025 | 43 | 655th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 370th in 1915 to 655th in 2025.
The most babies named Spencer in California in a single year was 562, in 1998. Its best showing was 105th among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Spencer reached its best rank of 14th in Utah (1999). See Spencer in every state →
How popular is Spencer in California?
Spencer was the 655th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 43 babies named Spencer that year. Since 1915, California families have named 12,852 babies Spencer.
How many babies are named Spencer in California?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Spencer in California. The most babies named Spencer in California in a single year was 562, in 1998.
What is the rank of Spencer in California?
Spencer ranked 655th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 105th among boys names in 1998.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.