Find out how popular the first name Spurgeon has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Spurgeon by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Spurgeon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Spurgeon.

The history of the first name Spurgeon

The name Spurgeon is an English surname that derives from the Old English word "spor," meaning a track or trail, and the suffix "-geon," indicating an occupation or trade. It likely originated as a name for someone who lived near a well-trodden path or trail.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as "Sporgion" in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests the name was already in use by the late 11th century in England.

One of the earliest and most famous bearers of the name was Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892), a renowned Baptist preacher and author who pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. Known as the "Prince of Preachers," his sermons and writings were widely influential in the 19th century.

Another notable individual named Spurgeon was Thomas Spurgeon (1856-1917), the son of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, who also became a Baptist minister and served as the pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle after his father's death.

In the United States, Spurgeon M. Berry (1892-1962) was a prominent Baptist minister and president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1950 to 1952. He advocated for racial integration within the convention during the civil rights movement.

Sir Walter Baldwin Spurgeon (1879-1962) was a British architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Masonic Hospital and the headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club.

John Angell James Spurgeon (1828-1887), the older brother of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, was a Baptist minister and author who served as the pastor of the Stambourne Meeting House in Essex, England.

While the name Spurgeon has its roots in Old English, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, with a notable concentration among Baptist ministers and preachers in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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