Name meaning & stats
Spike
Spike. 128 US babies since 1940, peak 1958. Notable Spikes are 1.3× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1958
128 US babies were named Spike between 1940 and 2025.
Where Spikes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Film director | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Musician | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Spikes show up 1.3× 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.
Name twins (peaked around 1958)