Summer is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #92 in 2019 with 578 recorded births. This places Summer in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 2,270 births ranking #23. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 184.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 484 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.