Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1946
Sparky
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Sparky, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1946–1959
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Sparky is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sparky has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1959.
- 11 total births
- 1946–1959 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Sparky since 1946, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1959.
- 11
- total births
- 1946–1959
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Sparky was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
6 babies were named Sparky in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Sparky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sparky's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sparky at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Sparky popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1959
- Peak year (1946)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Sparky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Sparky's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Sparky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sparky? ▼
11 babies have been named Sparky since 1946. It was last recorded in 1959. The peak year was 1946 with 6 births.
When was Sparky most popular? ▼
Sparky was most popular in the 1940s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
How long has the name Sparky been used? ▼
Records for Sparky go back to 1946, giving 14 years of history through 1959.
What names are similar to Sparky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sparsh, Sparrow, Spade, Spartacus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sparky's data
- Sparky's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sparky
Nearby Names Like Sparky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sparky
Sparsh Boy
189 births
Sparrow Boy
#5044 188 births
Spade Boy
#6185 55 births
Spartacus Boy
41 births
Spandan Boy
10 births
Compare Sparky side by side: Sparky vs Sparsh Sparky vs Sparrow Sparky vs Spade
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sparky: Baby Name Since 1946 - 11 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sparky. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sparky draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.