Summer: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SUM-er · 2 syllables
A given name from English of modern usage, from summer, the name of the season, often given to girls born in summer.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SUM-er
- US rank (2025)
- #151
- US babies a year
- about 2,015 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Nature
How popular is Summer?
Summer was the #151 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,973 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #151 |
| England & Wales | #93 |
| Scotland | #63 |
| Northern Ireland | #246 |
| Ireland | #117 |
| Canada | #136 |
| Australia | #66 |
How old are people named Summer?
Half of US adults named Summer are older than 31; most are between 19 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Summer
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Summer
How do you pronounce Summer?
Summer is pronounced SUM-er.
How popular is the name Summer?
Summer was the #151 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,973 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Summer?
Half of US adults named Summer are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 50.