Sommer
Every Sommer since 1966 — 6,080 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sommer
Sommer is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,972 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 6,080 American babies have been named Sommer. Its peak came in 1977, when 464 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 Sommer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sommer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,972 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,653 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,550 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,884 |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,485 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,742 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,530 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,664 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,502 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,556 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,290 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,992 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,233 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,577 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,711 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,042 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,453 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,607 |
| 2007 | 85 | #2,286 |
| 2006 | 93 | #2,106 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1,765 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1,793 |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,946 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,622 |
| 2001 | 159 | #1,248 |
| 2000 | 153 | #1,275 |
| 1995 | 210 | #904 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,686 |
| 1985 | 145 | #1,039 |
| 1980 | 281 | #654 |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,477 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sommer in 2025?
Sommer ranked #4,972 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sommer?
6,080 babies have been named Sommer in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sommer most popular?
Sommer peaked in 1977, when 464 newborns received the name.
Is Sommer a boy or girl name?
Sommer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sommer rising or falling?
Sommer has been roughly stable over the past decade.