Sumer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sumer, originating from Ancient Mesopotamia, means 'Land of the civilized kings'. It evolved through several languages including Sumerian and Akkadian. The region was known for its significant contributions to early civilization and has no biblical relevance. Although not used as a personal name today, it symbolizes cultural richness and historical importance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sumer"
Pronunciation
/ˈsuːmər/
Origin
Ancient Mesopotamian
Etymology
The name 'Sumer' is derived from the Akkadian term 'Šumeru', which referred to the southern region of Mesopotamia known for its early civilization.
Meaning
Land of the civilized kings
Language Evolution
Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian
Historical Usage
Sumer became prominent around the 4th millennium BCE as one of the earliest urban civilizations, contributing significantly to the development of writing, architecture, and governance.
Variants & Derivatives
Sumerian
Modern Popularity & Image
While not commonly used as a personal name today, 'Sumer' evokes images of ancient civilization, cultural richness, and historical significance.
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 86 peak births in 1977
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sumer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sumer"
"Sumer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3113th of 19264 | 356 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2757th of 27321 | 641 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4549th of 35406 | 471 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15328th of 30306 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Sumer" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sumer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
79.76% 2806th/3518 |
49.16% 1988th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
49.83% 2588th/5194 |
47.93% 3028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sumer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sumer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sumer" in the United States
The name Sumer is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sumer has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sumer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3113th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2757th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4549th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15328th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sumer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.