Spurgeon
Spurgeon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little sprig, shoot, or branch.
Origin and history
Spurgeon is a masculine name of Middle English and Old Norse origin, derived from a surname meaning 'little sprig' or 'shoot'. It gained historical usage in the English-speaking world primarily in honor of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a prominent 19th-century British preacher. In the United States, it remains a rare, vintage given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,451 babies in the United States have been named Spurgeon since 1880. It ranks #3276 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- NC (59.4 %)
- PA (13.9 %)
- AL (11.1 %)
- MS (4.1 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 67 |
| 1900-1910 | 46 |
| 1910-1920 | 304 |
| 1920-1930 | 303 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 168 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Spurgeon
- Spurgeon Tucker: Artist, Painter
Fun facts
- Many parents choosing Spurgeon use it to honor British preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
- It originated as a patronymic or occupational surname before transitioning into a rare given name.