Declining since 1985, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Spring since 1951
Babies named Spring per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 402 |
| 1960s | 259 |
| 1970s | 1,388 |
| 1980s | 642 |
| 1990s | 294 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Spring is a seasonal word name that entered American naming records in 1951, reflecting a broader mid-century trend toward nature-inspired vocabulary names. It reached its highest point of use in 1976, a peak year when it was given to more babies than at any time before or since. Since around 1985, the name has been on a gradual decline in frequency, and in 2025 it ranked #6,546 nationally, meaning roughly 1 in 94,545 newborn girls received the name. Among top states, no single state stood out as a stronghold for Spring, which suggests its use has been relatively diffuse across the country. As a word name, Spring carries the literal meaning of the season, making it a straightforward choice for parents seeking an evocative seasonal or nature-inspired name.
Spring is a modern English word name derived directly from the season. It began to be used as a given name in the mid-20th century, part of a trend of nature-inspired names. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1970s.
Sibling names for Spring
Names that share Spring's style, for a brother or sister.
