Summer is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #152 in 2022 with 1,875 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 2,558 births ranking #131. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 874 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.