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Spring

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Pronounced SPRING /ˈsprΙͺΕ‹/High

Meaning: From the word spring β€” Old English, 'the season of spring; new growth; a source of water, a spring'Low

In 30 seconds: The season of spring: Spring is a word-name β€” 'new growth; a water source'. Fresh, sunny, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word spring β€” Old English, 'the season of spring; new growth; a source of water, a spring'
U.S. rank (2025)#6795 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,528

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 197619512025

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

Spring comes from the word spring β€” Old English, 'the season of spring, the time of new growth and rebirth', and 'a source of water, a spring that bubbles up'. A fresh, sunny, modern nature word-name (the 1970s saw a vogue for season-names; nickname Springy).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-season-of-spring at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Spring names the bright season of new growth and rebirth β€” and a fresh water source (Old English) β€” a sunny, fresh nature word-name (said 'SPRING').
Overall data confidence 55%
References β€” spring β€” word origin

Variations

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Nicknames

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Summerβ€” a fellow season word-name
Autumnβ€” a companion season word-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spring mean?

Spring is a nature word-name β€” 'the season of spring; new growth; a water source'.

How do you pronounce Spring?

It's said SPRING /ˈsprΙͺΕ‹/ β€” one syllable.

Is Spring a boy or girl name?

Spring is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Spring?

Spring is a rare name in the U.S.

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