Spring Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: spring /sprɪŋ/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: season of spring; Latin: to leap or jump

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Spring derives from the Old English word "springan," which means "to leap up" or "to burst forth." This etymology reflects the season's association with renewal and growth, as it marks the time when nature awakens from winter dormancy. The term has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "springan" and the Old Norse "springa," both carrying similar meanings related to movement and emergence.

The transition of the term into English occurred during the early medieval period, solidifying its connection to the season of spring, which has long been celebrated for its symbolism of rebirth and vitality. Historically, the significance of spring as a season has been recognized across various cultures and epochs.

In ancient agrarian societies, the arrival of spring was crucial for agricultural cycles, marking the time for planting crops and celebrating fertility. This seasonal importance is echoed in various mythologies and religious traditions, such as the Roman festival of Floralia, dedicated to the goddess Flora, which celebrated the blooming of flowers and the renewal of life.

In literature, spring has often been depicted as a time of hope and new beginnings, with notable references appearing in works from the medieval period onward. Culturally, the name Spring embodies themes of rejuvenation and optimism.

It has been used in various artistic expressions, including poetry and music, often symbolizing the beauty and transience of life. The name can also evoke a sense of joy and playfulness, aligning with the lively characteristics of the season.

While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, such as Spry, the name Spring itself carries a distinct identity rooted in the natural world and its cycles, reflecting humanity's enduring connection to the rhythms of nature.

Famous people named Spring

In this section, you will find notable people named Spring. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Spring who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Spring who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Spring is a singer-songwriter best known for her work with the band The Spring Standards and her solo album.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Spring. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Spring was first seen in the United States in 1951.

Spring has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Spring has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Spring is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Spring was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Spring.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 17 17
2024 20 20
2023 19 19
2022 18 18
2021 42 42
2020 23 23
2019 17 17
2018 28 28
2017 16 16
2016 16 16
2015 22 22
2014 17 17
2013 16 16
2012 12 12
2011 16 16
2010 11 11
2009 20 20
2008 14 14
2007 22 22
2006 18 18
2005 23 23
2004 24 24
2003 29 29
2002 25 25
2001 25 25
2000 33 33
1999 25 25
1998 34 34
1997 32 32
1996 28 28
1995 30 30
1994 27 27
1993 22 22
1992 21 21
1991 30 30
1990 45 45
1989 35 35
1988 42 42
1987 24 24
1986 41 41
1985 46 46
1984 66 66
1983 71 71
1982 76 76
1981 113 113
1980 128 128
1979 176 176
1978 174 174
1977 182 182
1976 251 251
1975 162 162
1974 85 85
1973 86 86
1972 91 91
1971 81 81
1970 100 100
1969 57 57
1968 28 28
1967 11 11
1966 23 23
1965 24 24
1964 18 18
1963 23 23
1962 26 26
1961 20 20
1960 29 29
1959 34 34
1958 44 44
1957 77 77
1956 104 104
1955 41 41
1954 38 38
1953 27 27
1952 30 30
1951 7 7

Top States for Spring (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
VA 6
55%
NY 5
45%