Summer
A female given name from English of modern usage, from summer, the name of the season, often given to girls born in summer.
Every Summer since 1918 — 91,575 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Summer
Summer is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #152 in 2025 with 1,973 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 91,575 American babies have been named Summer. Its peak came in 1998, when 2,558 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Summer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Summer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,973 | #152 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,077 | #142 | 8 | #9,751 |
| 2023 | 1,971 | #141 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,876 | #152 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,961 | #141 | 5 | #13,823 |
| 2020 | 1,815 | #151 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,642 | #178 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,553 | #199 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,411 | #219 | 7 | #10,623 |
| 2016 | 1,606 | #202 | 6 | #11,955 |
| 2015 | 1,692 | #193 | 8 | #9,450 |
| 2014 | 1,781 | #183 | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2013 | 1,734 | #186 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,781 | #175 | 5 | #13,952 |
| 2011 | 1,817 | #173 | 5 | #14,073 |
| 2010 | 1,888 | #163 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,903 | #174 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,959 | #169 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,252 | #159 | — | — |
| 2006 | 2,261 | #152 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,412 | #140 | 5 | #13,098 |
| 2004 | 2,333 | #140 | 28 | #3,441 |
| 2003 | 2,212 | #153 | — | — |
| 2002 | 2,213 | #151 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,314 | #142 | 7 | #9,107 |
| 2000 | 2,339 | #145 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,124 | #153 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,021 | #271 | — | — |
| 1985 | 1,166 | #226 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,754 | #159 | 8 | #4,883 |
| 1975 | 784 | #299 | — | — |
| 1970 | 99 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,241 | — | — |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,292 | — | — |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,403 | — | — |
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Famous people named Summer
- Summer Phoenix Actor · b. 1978
- Summer Glau Actor · b. 1981
- Summer Rae Wrestler · b. 1983
- Summer Bishil Actor · b. 1988
- Summer Sanders Presenter · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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.
How popular is the name Summer in 2025?
Summer ranked #152 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,973 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Summer?
91,575 babies have been named Summer in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Summer most popular?
Summer peaked in 1998, when 2,558 newborns received the name.
Is Summer a boy or girl name?
Summer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Summer rising or falling?
Summer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Summer?
Well-known people named Summer include Summer Phoenix (actor), Summer Glau (actor), Summer Rae (wrestler).