Spurgeon
Every Spurgeon since 1880 — 1,451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Spurgeon
Spurgeon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,629 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,451 American babies have been named Spurgeon. Its peak came in 1918, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Spurgeon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Spurgeon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,629 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,969 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,887 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,079 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,441 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,865 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,819 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,565 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,890 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,163 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,182 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,524 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,968 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,309 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,624 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,167 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,649 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,528 |
| 1925 | 34 | #1,244 |
| 1920 | 33 | #1,272 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,067 |
| 1910 | 12 | #977 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #964 |
| 1895 | 8 | #866 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 8 | #757 |
| 1880 | 5 | #1,042 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Spurgeon in 2025?
Spurgeon ranked #13,629 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Spurgeon?
1,451 babies have been named Spurgeon in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Spurgeon most popular?
Spurgeon peaked in 1918, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Spurgeon a boy or girl name?
Spurgeon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Spurgeon rising or falling?
Spurgeon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.