Spring
Spring is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
The season of spring, or to leap or burst forth.
Origin and history
Spring is an English nature name derived from the word for the season of growth and new beginnings. It originates from the Old English verb meaning to leap or burst forth. In the United States, it has been used moderately over the decades as a fresh seasonal option.
Popularity in the United States
3,528 babies in the United States have been named Spring since 1880. It ranks #2980 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1962.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.1 %)
- IL (12 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 402 |
| 1960-1970 | 259 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,388 |
| 1980-1990 | 642 |
| 1990-2000 | 294 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 171 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Famous people named Spring
- Spring Byington: actress
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Old English springan, referencing the bursting forth of plant life in the springtime.
- Spring entered the U.S. naming landscape alongside other month and seasonal names in the 20th century.