How Many People Are Named Spero?
Complete statistics for the name Spero: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Spero means 'hope' in Latin, making it a name rich with optimism. Only 112 people named Spero live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,951,943 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority of those named Spero are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 316 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1932Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Spero Through the Generations
Spero, a name steeped in hope and optimism, has seen its peak popularity in 1932 with 14 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's considered very rare. Today, there are only 112 people named Spero in the US, with 91% of them being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, where 286 individuals are over 60, compared to just 30 between 30 and 60, and none under 30. The average age of someone named Spero is 86, reflecting a name that's deeply rooted in the past but still held dear by those who carry it.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Spero's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Spero
How Many People Have the Name Spero?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,766 people in the United States currently share the name Spero. That works out to roughly 1 in every 187,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Spero a Common or Rare Name?
Spero is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Spero Mean?
Spero means "hope" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Spero in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Spero Most Popular?
The name Spero reached peak popularity in 1932, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Spero?
Approximately 1,766 people named Spero live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,766. That works out to roughly 1 in 187,684 Americans.
Is Spero a rare name?
Spero is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 187,684 Americans has this name.
What does the name Spero mean?
Spero means "hope" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Spero more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Spero are male and 0% are female.
When was Spero most popular?
Spero peaked in 1932 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.