Sumner
boy name#5399 in 2025Sumner entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #527 in 1883, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5399
rank today
#527
peak (1883)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #754 |
| 1890s | #922 |
| 1900s | #1111 |
| 1910s | #945 |
| 1920s | #904 |
| 1930s | #1367 |
| 1940s | #1516 |
| 1950s | #2427 |
| 1960s | #3081 |
| 1970s | #4026 |
| 1980s | #4637 |
| 1990s | #3586 |
| 2000s | #4953 |
| 2010s | #6610 |
| 2020s | #6601 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Sumner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sumner alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sumner in 2025?
- Sumner ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sumner most popular?
- Sumner peaked in 1883, reaching #527 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sumner with classmates?
- Sumner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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