Summer is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #9450 in 2015 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 28 births ranking #3441. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.3%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 239,532 boys born was named Summer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Summer is a bright seasonal word name with warmth and ease built into it. It feels sunny, relaxed, and very accessible.
Season names became more popular as parents embraced direct, image-rich word names. Summer has stayed especially strong because it sounds familiar and cheerful without seeming gimmicky.