Spurgeon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Spurgeon originates from Old French, meaning a person associated with a place of spurge or a plant. It evolved through Old French and Middle English to its current form. The name is most notably linked to Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a significant figure in religious history, contributing to its modern perception as one of strength and religious importance.

The name Spurgeon is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Spurgeon has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Spurgeon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1153rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1692nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2290th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4113th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12028th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Spurgeon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Spurgeon"

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Pronunciation

/ˈspɜːrdʒən/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The surname Spurgeon is believed to derive from the Old French word 'espourgeon', which means 'a person who comes from a place with a spurge or a type of plant'. It may also relate to a geographic location.

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Meaning

A person associated with a place of spurge or a plant.

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Language Evolution

Old French: espourgeon, Middle English: Spurgeon, Modern English: Spurgeon

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Historical Usage

The name Spurgeon gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the influence of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, a prominent Baptist preacher.

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Variants & Derivatives

Spurge, Spurgeon's

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, the name Spurgeon is often associated with strength and religious significance due to its biblical connections and the legacy of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.

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Famous People

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Thomas Spurgeon

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Spurgeon"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Spurgeon"

"Spurgeon" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1153rd of 7545 599
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1692nd of 6773 326
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2290th of 7552 239
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4113th of 10718 102
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 11250th of 16616 23
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 24088th of 24088 5
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 12028th of 23106 50

Regional Popularity of "Spurgeon" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 66.64%
919th/1379
38.88%
920th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 75.26%
1171st/1556
61.28%
1442nd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 63.97%
1825th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Spurgeon" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Spurgeon"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Spurgeon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.