Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Summer.
National Rank (2025)
#152
All-Time Peak Rank
#119 (1977)
Total U.S. Births
91,321
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Summer Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Summer
According to SSA data, Summer achieved its highest historical rank of #119 in 1977. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 2,558 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 16.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 74 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Summer scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+16.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,558Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
74Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:149
1960s:384
1970s:9,031
1980s:12,169
1990s:18,807
2000s:22,198
2010s:16,905
2020s:11,673
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSum-mer
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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