Summer
Summer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Summer
- A female given name from English of modern usage, from summer, the name of the season, often given to girls born in summer.
How popular is Summer?
Since 1880, 91,321 girls and 254 boys in the U.S. have been named Summer (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #119 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #2347 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #152 for girls, with 1,973 babies given the name.
Names similar to Summer
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Sibling name ideas for Summer
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Summer FAQ
What does the name Summer mean?
A female given name from English of modern usage, from summer, the name of the season, often given to girls born in summer.
What is the origin of the name Summer?
Summer is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Summer?
Since 1880, 91,321 girls and 254 boys in the U.S. have been named Summer (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #119 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #2347 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #152 for girls, with 1,973 babies given the name.
Is Summer a boy or girl name?
Summer is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 91,321 girls and 254 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.