Declining since 2021, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Spurgeon since 1880
Babies named Spurgeon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Spurgeon's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 67 |
| 1900s | 46 |
| 1910s | 304 |
| 1920s | 303 |
| 1930s | 176 |
| 1940s | 168 |
| 1950s | 135 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Spurgeon is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, ranking 12,008th in 2025 with a 1-in-341,615 incidence. Its trajectory has been falling since 2021, reflecting a long-term decline from its peak year of 1892. The name's earliest recorded use dates to 1880, with most instances occurring in the 1890s decade. Despite its obscurity, Spurgeon carries a distinct surname-as-given-name quality, perhaps evoking the legacy of the famous Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon. However, its usage remains minimal and sporadic, with no top states recorded in recent data. Parents choosing Spurgeon today would be selecting a name with historical echoes but little contemporary popularity.
Spurgeon is a rare given name that likely originated as a surname. The surname Spurgeon may derive from the Middle English word sporge, meaning 'to spur,' or from a place name in England. It gained limited use as a first name, particularly in the late 19th century, possibly influenced by the prominent Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892). Its usage has been sporadic and never widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Spurge
Sibling names for Spurgeon
Names that share Spurgeon's style, for a brother or sister.
