Declining since 2004, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Spirit since 1975
Babies named Spirit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 335 |
| 2010s | 270 |
| 2020s | 184 |
Meaning & origin
Spirit is a modern word name that has seen modest use since the 1970s. First recorded in 1975, it reached its highest popularity in 2003, ranking 5,099th in 2025. It falls into the category of abstract virtue names, though it is far less common than Faith or Grace. Its trajectory has been falling since 2004, currently given to roughly 1 in 64,291 baby girls. Spirit appeals to parents looking for a name with a free-spirited, ethereal quality, and it remains a rare choice compared to more traditional virtue names.
Spirit is a modern coinage taken directly from the English word 'spirit', which originates from Latin 'spiritus' meaning breath or soul. Its use as a given name began in the late 20th century, appealing to parents seeking a name with abstract, uplifting connotations. It has never been widespread but appears sporadically, likely influenced by the broader trend of virtue and word names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Spyrit
Sibling names for Spirit
Names that share Spirit's style, for a brother or sister.
