Sumer
Meaningsummer · English form of Summer
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,331 in 1977
7 babies were named Sumer in the US in 2025. It has climbed 210 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sumer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sumer, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sumer would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySumer first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #1,331. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSumer was 5.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,323 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendSumer has climbed 210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningSumer is an English form of Summer, which means “summer”.
About the name Sumer
Sumer is a girl name of English origin meaning “summer”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-mer”. US birth records list Sumer for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 49 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #1,331 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 | 46,320 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 41,982 girls |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,305 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,073 girls |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 242,131 girls |
| 2020s | 2.0 | 508,475 girls |
Other spellings of Sumer
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Sumer
What does the name Sumer mean?
Sumer means “summer” in English, as a form of Summer.
What is the origin of the name Sumer?
Sumer has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Sumer a boy or girl name?
Sumer is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sumer?
Sumer ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#1,331).