Spring is an uncommon feminine given name in English-speaking countries, directly derived from the name of the season. The word itself traces back to Old English springan, meaning "to leap" or "to burst forth," which evokes the season's association with new growth and renewal. Though recognizable, the name has never been widespread.
Popularity
Spring enjoyed modest, brief popularity in the United States, ranking among the top one thousand names for girls for a short span from 1975 to 1979. After that, its usage declined significantly. Recent data indicates that in the 2020s, fewer than fifty newborn American girls receive the name each year—for example, forty-two in 2021 and seventeen in 2022. Its seasonal quality keeps it in occasional, but diminishing, use as a first name.
- Meaning: The season of spring; Old English springan “to leap, to burst forth”
- Origin: English
- Type: First name
- Usage regions: English-speaking world, primarily United States
- Gender: Feminine
Sources: Wikipedia — Spring (given name)