Summer is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #131 in 1998 with 2,558 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 2,558 births ranking #131. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 691 girls born was named Summer. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.