The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 28 births ranking #3441. 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.