Summer Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Summer appears in songs, poems, and artworks, often representing themes of love and freedom.

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A Deep Dive

Summer Overview

Meaning

Summer season

Gender

Girl

Origin

Old English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “sumor,” meaning the warmest season of the year.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌm.ər/

Popularity

Summer has been a popular name since the 1970s in English-speaking countries. It ranked #141 for girls in the USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Seasonal, Popular, Modern

Associated Traits

Youthful, cheerful, vibrant, natural

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Summer evokes the carefree and joyous spirit associated with the season of summer, symbolizing warmth and light.
A Deep Dive

Summer Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Somer, Sommer, Summar

Common Nicknames

Sums, Summie, Sunny, Sunshine, Sum Sum, Sammy, Sky

Diminutives

Sum, Sun, Summy, Mer

Famous People

  • Summer Glau
    (American Actress)
  • Summer Walker
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Summer Altice
    (American Model and Actress)
  • Summer Phoenix
    (American Actress)
  • Summer Sanders
    (American Olympic Swimmer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Summer Roberts
    ("The O.C.," TV Series)
  • "Summer's End"
    (Novel)
  • Summer Walker
    ("Over It," Album)
  • Summer Hathaway
    ("School of Rock," Film)
  • "Summer's Journey"
    (Video Game)

Places

  • Summer Lake
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Summer Hill
    (New South Wales, Australia)
  • Summer Street
    (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
  • Summer Hill Creek
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Summer?

Summer means “the warmest season of the year.” This name evokes images of sunshine, warmth, and vibrancy, often suggesting a personality that is cheerful, energetic, and full of life.

What Is the Origin of The Name Summer?

Summer originates from the Old English word “sumor,” referring to the season between spring and autumn. It has been used as a given name since the late 20th century, symbolizing the beauty and joy associated with the summer season.

Summer Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Summer in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1412021#1522022#1412023
Top 3 Rankings#1191977#1311997#1311998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Summer

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023141
(+11 from 2022)
1960
(+90 from 2022)
0.11205
2022152
(-11 from 2021)
1870
(-88 from 2021)
0.10429
2021141
(+10 from 2020)
1958
(+146 from 2020)
0.10929
2020151
(+27 from 2019)
1812
(+174 from 2019)
0.10251
2019178
(+21 from 2018)
1638
(+85 from 2018)
0.08927
2018199
(+20 from 2017)
1553
(+142 from 2017)
0.08351
2017219
(-17 from 2016)
1411
(-192 from 2016)
0.07469
2016202
(-9 from 2015)
1603
(-88 from 2015)
0.08280
2015193
(-11 from 2014)
1691
(-89 from 2014)
0.08668
2014182
(+4 from 2013)
1780
(+46 from 2013)
0.09099
2013186
(-11 from 2012)
1734
(-46 from 2012)
0.08995
2012175
(-2 from 2011)
1780
(-37 from 2011)
0.09178
2011173
(-10 from 2010)
1817
(-70 from 2010)
0.09377
2010163
(+11 from 2009)
1887
(-14 from 2009)
0.09624
2009174
(-5 from 2008)
1901
(-55 from 2008)
0.09387
2008169
(-10 from 2007)
1956
(-296 from 2007)
0.09391
2007159
(-7 from 2006)
2252
(-9 from 2006)
0.10640
2006152
(-12 from 2005)
2261
(-150 from 2005)
0.10815
2005140
No change from 2004
2411
(+78 from 2004)
0.11879
2004140
(+13 from 2003)
2333
(+122 from 2003)
0.11562
2003153
(-2 from 2002)
2211
(-2 from 2002)
0.11019
2002151
(-9 from 2001)
2213
(-101 from 2001)
0.11205
2001142
(+3 from 2000)
2314
(-25 from 2000)
0.11681
2000145
(-9 from 1999)
2339
(+2 from 1999)
0.11720
1999136
(-5 from 1998)
2337
(-221 from 1998)
0.12004
1998131
No change from 1997
2558
(+78 from 1997)
0.13196
1997131
(+6 from 1996)
2480
(+135 from 1996)
0.12989
1996137
(+16 from 1995)
2345
(+221 from 1995)
0.12231
1995153
(-12 from 1994)
2124
(-114 from 1994)
0.11054
1994141
(+39 from 1993)
2238
(+621 from 1993)
0.11481
1993180
(+74 from 1992)
1617
(+515 from 1992)
0.08202
1992254
(+32 from 1991)
1102
(+118 from 1991)
0.05497
1991286
(-15 from 1990)
984
(-37 from 1990)
0.04839
1990271
(+17 from 1989)
1021
(+111 from 1989)
0.04970
1989288
(-30 from 1988)
910
(-76 from 1988)
0.04568
1988258
(-11 from 1987)
986
(-56 from 1987)
0.05127
1987247
(-17 from 1986)
1042
(-85 from 1986)
0.05560
1986230
(-5 from 1985)
1127
(-40 from 1985)
0.06107
1985225
(-10 from 1984)
1167
(-45 from 1984)
0.06321
1984215
(+1 from 1983)
1212
(+46 from 1983)
0.06721
1983216
(-5 from 1982)
1166
(-96 from 1982)
0.06515
1982211
(-32 from 1981)
1262
(-282 from 1981)
0.06956
1981179
(-20 from 1980)
1544
(-210 from 1980)
0.08633
1980159
(-9 from 1979)
1754
(-106 from 1979)
0.09850
1979150
(-7 from 1978)
1860
(-58 from 1978)
0.10793
1978143
(-24 from 1977)
1918
(-529 from 1977)
0.11667
1977119
(+108 from 1976)
2447
(+1375 from 1976)
0.14875
1976227
(+72 from 1975)
1072
(+287 from 1975)
0.06820
1975299
(+234 from 1974)
785
(+471 from 1974)
0.05029
1974533
(+219 from 1973)
314
(+130 from 1973)
0.02005
1973752
(-28 from 1972)
184
(-13 from 1972)
0.01184
1972724
(+140 from 1971)
197
(+41 from 1971)
0.01222
1971864
(+304 from 1970)
156
(+57 from 1970)
0.00890
19701168
(+91 from 1969)
99
(+20 from 1969)
0.00540
19691259
(+418 from 1968)
79
(+31 from 1968)
0.00448
19681677
(+26 from 1967)
48
(+3 from 1967)
0.00281
19671703
(+319 from 1966)
45
(+12 from 1966)
0.00262
19662022
(+182 from 1965)
33
(+4 from 1965)
0.00188
19652204
(-133 from 1964)
29
(-4 from 1964)
0.00159
19642071
(-119 from 1963)
33
(-3 from 1963)
0.00169
19631952
(+861 from 1962)
36
(+17 from 1962)
0.00181
19622813
(-858 from 1961)
19
(-16 from 1961)
0.00094
19611955
(+291 from 1960)
35
(+8 from 1960)
0.00169
19602246
(+211 from 1959)
27
(+5 from 1959)
0.00130
19592457
(+405 from 1958)
22
(+5 from 1958)
0.00106
19582862
(+288 from 1957)
17
(+3 from 1957)
0.00082
19573150
(-620 from 1956)
14
(-6 from 1956)
0.00067
19562530
(-189 from 1955)
20
(-2 from 1955)
0.00097
19552341
(+438 from 1954)
22
(+6 from 1954)
0.00110
19542779
(-416 from 1953)
16
(-4 from 1953)
0.00080
19532363
(+139 from 1952)
20
(+2 from 1952)
0.00104
19522502
(+2742 from 1949)
18
(+13 from 1949)
0.00095
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19495244
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Summer

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1272021#1352022#1232023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1832021#1632022#1702023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#872021#1192022#1012023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1392021#1532022#1412023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#892021#742022#972023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1912021#1882022#2382023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1092021#1482022#1302023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1652021#2432022#1592023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1222021#1962022#1422023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1462021#1372022#1472023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1712021#1612022#1832023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1452021#1292022#1302023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1252021#1152022#1402023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1282021#1172022#1762023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5372021#3642022#1812023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3082021#4722022#2142023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1532021#2272022#2702023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2312021#2662022#3512023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1712021#1682022#2242023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1622021#1482022#1302023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1992021#1742022#2092023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1222021#1322022#812023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1272021#1712022#842023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#772021#1392022#1332023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2602021#2042022#1252023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1532021#2032022#1482023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1892021#2452022#2622023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2832021#1902022#2042023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2162021#2152022#2412023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3412021#2212022#2142023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2382019#2662020#2732021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1272021#1572022#1072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2152021#2652022#1602023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3402021#5762022#2532023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2612021#1712022#1382023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1852021#1012022#1892023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#642021#852022#1442023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1982020#1922021#2252023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1772020#4382022#3192023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3042019#2662022#3942023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2512021#1542022#2012023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1142021#2662022#972023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2682017#1552020#2622023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2632014#2332021#2362022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2182016#752022#1072023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1662021#1012022#492023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1172012#2482013#2742014

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1682019#1432022#2092023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1582021#1722022#802023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#702005#982009#1292015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#722006#752008#1122016

Popularity Rankings for Summer in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1082021#942022#502023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#652021#662022#1092023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#742021#742022#722023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#852021#752022#872023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#922019#932020#902021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1362021#1222022#1792023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1392020#2222021#1422023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1712021#1622022#1512023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4132020#4662021#2342022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4702013#3892014#4112016

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7342014#7242015#5692016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Summer a Name for Boys or Girls?

Summer is typically a name for girls. Its association with the season and the pleasant, uplifting imagery it conjures make it a popular and charming choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Summer

Summer in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Summer Glau (Actress, born 1981): An American actress known for her roles in "Firefly" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."
  • Summer Walker (Singer, born 1996): An American singer-songwriter celebrated for her R&B hits like "Girls Need Love" and "Playing Games."
  • Summer Altice (Model and Actress, born 1979): An American model and actress who has appeared in Playboy and various films.
  • Summer Phoenix (Actress, born 1978): An American actress and the younger sister of actors River and Joaquin Phoenix.
  • Summer Sanders (Olympic Swimmer, born 1972): An American former competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist who has also worked as a sports commentator and TV host.
  • Donna Summer (Singer, 1948–2012): An American singer and songwriter, known as the "Queen of Disco," famous for hits like "Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance."
  • Summer Roberts ("The O.C.," 2003 TV Series): A popular and outspoken teenager navigating high school and love in Newport Beach.
  • "Summer's End" (2017 Novel): A poignant story about Summer, a young woman coming to terms with the past and embracing new beginnings.
  • Summer Walker ("Over It," 2019 Album): Features deeply personal and relatable R&B tracks by the American singer-songwriter Summer Walker.
  • Summer Hathaway ("School of Rock," 2003 Film): A talented and ambitious student who helps transform her class into a rock band.
  • "Summer's Journey" (2020 Video Game): Players follow Summer on a magical adventure to uncover hidden treasures and save her village.
  • Summer Finn ("(500) Days of Summer," 2009 Film): A charming and independent woman who captures the heart of the film's protagonist.
  • "Summer's Melody" (2018 Novel): Chronicles the life of Summer, a musician discovering her true passion and identity.
  • Summer Quinn ("Baywatch," 1989 TV Series): A dedicated lifeguard committed to saving lives and maintaining safety on the beach.
  • "Summer's Secret" (2021 Comic Book Series): Follows Summer, a heroine with mysterious powers, as she battles dark forces threatening her world.
  • Summer Smith ("Rick and Morty," 2013 TV Series): A witty and adventurous teenager often caught up in her grandfather's interdimensional escapades.
  • Summer Lake (Oregon, USA): A high-desert lake in Oregon, providing a unique habitat for various wildlife and bird species.
  • Summer Hill (New South Wales, Australia): A suburb of Sydney with a vibrant community and a mix of residential and commercial areas.
  • Summer Street (Boston, Massachusetts, USA): A bustling street in Boston, featuring a mix of offices, shops, and restaurants.
  • Summer Hill Park (London, UK): A lovely green space in London, perfect for picnics and outdoor activities.
  • Summer River (British Columbia, Canada): A picturesque river in British Columbia, flowing through beautiful landscapes and supporting local ecosystems.
  • Summer Meadows (Nevada, USA): A scenic area in Nevada, offering picturesque views and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
  • Summer Hill Creek (New South Wales, Australia): A watercourse in New South Wales, contributing to the region’s agricultural landscape.

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