Summit
Meaningpeak · English
- US rank
- #1,520
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,520 in 2025
114 babies were named Summit in the US in 2025. It has climbed 917 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,993 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Summit, 114 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Summit would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySummit first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearSummit is at its all-time high right now: #1,520 in 2025.
- TrendSummit has climbed 917 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,520. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSummit is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #165, followed by Idaho (#377) and Oregon (#474). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- Boy or girlSummit is given to both boys and girls: 74% of the 155 babies named Summit in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Summit means “peak”.
About the name Summit
Summit is a boy name of English origin meaning “peak”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-mit”. US birth records list Summit for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 26 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,520 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,520, with 114 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 194,932 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 46,211 boys |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,236 boys |
Other spellings of Summit
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Summit
What does the name Summit mean?
Summit means “peak” in English.
What is the origin of the name Summit?
Summit has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Summit a boy or girl name?
Summit is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Summit?
Summit ranked #1,520 for US boys in 2025, given to 114 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,520).