Somer
Every Somer since 1973 — 2,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Somer
Somer is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,951 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,244 American babies have been named Somer. Its peak came in 1978, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Somer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Somer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,951 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,301 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,052 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,084 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,883 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,625 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,691 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,747 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,768 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,375 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,165 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,156 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,079 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,017 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,830 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,862 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,929 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,530 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,974 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,978 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,582 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,237 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,693 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,329 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,980 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,891 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,900 |
| 1980 | 134 | #1,063 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,872 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Somer in 2025?
Somer ranked #16,951 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Somer?
2,244 babies have been named Somer in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Somer most popular?
Somer peaked in 1978, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Somer a boy or girl name?
Somer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Somer rising or falling?
Somer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.