Summer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Summer originates from the Old English word for the warmest season, reflecting growth and abundance. It evolved through various historical forms, including Middle English, before becoming popular as a given name in the 20th century. It is seen as a cheerful and vibrant name, with no biblical significance.
The name Summer is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Summer has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Summer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6977th out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5019th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7263rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12000th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12028th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2903rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 355th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 205th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 154th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 168th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Summer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Summer"
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌmər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name 'Summer' comes from the Old English word 'sumor', which refers to the season of summer. It is derived from Proto-Germanic *sumaraz and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages.
Meaning
The warmest season of the year, typically associated with growth and abundance.
Language Evolution
Proto-Indo-European *sómon, Proto-Germanic *sumaraz, Old English sumor, Middle English somer, Modern English Summer
Historical Usage
The use of Summer as a name began to gain popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, influenced by the trend of using nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Sommer, Summers
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Summer is perceived as a cheerful and vibrant name, often associated with warmth, positivity, and nature.
Famous People
Summer Glau, an American actress known for her roles in sci-fi television series., Summer Rayne Oakes, an American model and environmental advocate.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Summer"
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 "Summer"
"Summer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6977th of 7545 | 9 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5019th of 10718 | 66 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7263rd of 16616 | 72 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12000th of 24088 | 57 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12028th of 23106 | 50 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2903rd of 12526 | 304 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 355th of 19264 | 11,020 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 205th of 27321 | 21,847 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 154th of 35406 | 35,055 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 168th of 30306 | 21,097 |
Regional Popularity of "Summer" 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) |
- | - |
48.13% 3520th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Summer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
73.41% 2037th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.31% 391st/2937 |
19.01% 662nd/3483 |
8.81% 310th/3518 |
5.79% 234th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.14% 263rd/3685 |
10.91% 488th/4475 |
2.81% 146th/5194 |
3.45% 218th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.43% 157th/4582 |
3.64% 188th/5164 |
1.60% 117th/7313 |
2.56% 191st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
5.52% 220th/3984 |
3.54% 159th/4487 |
2.23% 152nd/6822 |
2.85% 179th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Summer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Summer" 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.