Summer is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #48 in 2013 with 1,179 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,270 births ranking #23. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 480.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 262 girls born was named Summer. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.