Name meaning & stats
Spencer
Spencer means “steward”. 123,583 US babies since 1940, peak 1998. Notable Spencers are 1.7× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
“steward”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1998
123,583 US babies were named Spencer between 1940 and 2025.
Where Spencers end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 1.7× | High · 27 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | High · 25 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | Medium · 24 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 17 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Spencers show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Spencer has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
Spencer is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1998)