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Spirit

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Pronounced SPEER-it /ˈspɪr.ɪt/High

Meaning: From the word spirit — Latin spiritus, 'breath, soul, vital energy'Medium

In 30 seconds: Soulful and free: Spirit is the word-name for the soul and vital energy. Bold, uplifting, and one-of-a-kind.

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word spirit — Latin spiritus, 'breath, soul, vital energy'

U.S. rank (2024)#4637 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 832

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Spirit comes from the word spirit — Latin spiritus, 'breath, soul, vital energy'. A bold, uplifting word-name about the soul and life-force, distinctive and free-spirited.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-soul at the root, and uplifting.

Did you know? Spirit, from Latin spiritus ('breath, soul'), names the soul and vital life-force — a bold, uplifting word-name (also the brave horse of the animated film).

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — spirit — word origin

Variations

Spiritt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spirit mean?

Spirit is the word for 'the soul, vital energy' (Latin spiritus, 'breath, soul').

How do you pronounce Spirit?

It's said SPEER-it /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Spirit a boy or girl name?

Spirit is mainly a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Spirit?

Spirit is a rare name in the U.S.