Summer
girl name#151 in 2025Summer entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #119 in 1977, ranks #151 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1949–2025
#151
rank today
#119
peak (1977)
1,973
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #2623 |
| 1960s | #1990 |
| 1970s | #498 |
| 1980s | #223 |
| 1990s | #182 |
| 2000s | #153 |
| 2010s | #187 |
| 2020s | #146 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Summer has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 90,000 people named Summer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Summer alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Summer in 2025?
- Summer ranks #151 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,973 babies given the name.
- When was the name Summer most popular?
- Summer peaked in 1977, reaching #119 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Summer with classmates?
- Summer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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