Total births
1,527
Girls' name · since 1971
Sumer
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,527 babies named Sumer, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,527
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1,527 girls have been named Sumer since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sumer recorded 1,527 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- 1,527 total births
- 1971–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,527 girls have been named Sumer since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,527
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Sumer was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
86 babies were named Sumer in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Sumer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sumer's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 86, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sumer at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Sumer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Sumer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sumer's strongest decade.
433 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Sumer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
298 births
- 1980s
1980s
408 births
- 1990s
1990s
433 births
- 2000s
2000s
296 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 433 births (28% of all-time use).
How Sumer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sumer's total volume
Sumer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sumer by state
Where Sumer concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 131 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 55 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 33 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Sumer's total US births 8.6%
Even split
131 of 1,527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sumer? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,527 babies named Sumer. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 86 births.
When was Sumer most popular? ▼
Sumer was most popular in the 1990s decade with 433 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Sumer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sumer are California (131 births), Texas (55 births), Florida (33 births).
How long has the name Sumer been used? ▼
Sumer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sumer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Summer, Sumaya, Sumayyah, Sumiko, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sumer's data
- Sumer's decade-level peak was the 1990s (433 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sumers (131 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sumer
Nearby Names Like Sumer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sumer
Summer Girl
#142 91,321 births
Sumaya Girl
#2648 2,142 births
Sumayyah Girl
#4145 955 births
Sumiko Girl
618 births
Sumaiya Girl
#5088 588 births
Compare Sumer side by side: Sumer vs Summer Sumer vs Sumaya Sumer vs Sumayyah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sumer: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,527 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sumer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sumer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.