Summer

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Summer; Season of Warmth

Background: The name Summer originates from the Latin word 'aestatem,' meaning 'summer,' which relates to the warmest season of the year. In Old English, the term was 'sumer,' also referring to this season, highlighting the characteristics associated with warmth and brightness.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#403
Total births
89,577
Most popular decade
1990s (56,505 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+40 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1918

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1918
First year births
9
First year rank
#2,882
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
28
Peak rank
#3,367
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#8,947

Female

First year
1949
First year births
5
First year rank
#5,244
Peak year
1998
Peak year births
2,558
Peak rank
#131
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,065
Recent rank
#142

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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