Sumer
Every Sumer since 1971 — 1,527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumer
Sumer is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,037 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,527 American babies have been named Sumer. Its peak came in 1977, when 86 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 Sumer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,037 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,333 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,318 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,712 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,013 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,879 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,070 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,860 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,169 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,952 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,328 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,707 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,462 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,881 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,856 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,197 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,926 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,238 |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,762 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,115 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,280 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,219 |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,793 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,881 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,243 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumer in 2025?
Sumer ranked #13,037 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumer?
1,527 babies have been named Sumer in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumer most popular?
Sumer peaked in 1977, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Sumer a boy or girl name?
Sumer is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumer rising or falling?
Sumer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.