Girl
Summer
summer season
About Summer
Bright, cheerful, and radiating warmth—this name captures the essence of carefree days and endless sunshine. Summer brings to mind laughter, adventure, and the simple joys of life. It's a name that refuses to take itself too seriously, embodying spontaneity and optimism. Parents who choose this name often value happiness and positivity, wanting their daughter to carry that lightness throughout her life. The single-syllable surname-friendly quality makes it versatile for any family. Summer works beautifully as both a given name and in combination with more traditional choices. Consider the girl who grows up with this name—she'll likely be asked about it with smiles, as it instantly evokes pleasant memories and feelings. The name suggests someone outgoing, friendly, and full of life, someone who brightens any room she enters.
Popularity of the Name Summer
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #866 | ||||
| 1972 | #725 | ||||
| 1973 | #753 | ||||
| 1974 | #536 | ||||
| 1975 | #299 | ||||
| 1976 | #227 | ||||
| 1977 | #119 | ||||
| 1978 | #143 | ||||
| 1979 | #150 | ||||
| 1980 | #159 | #383 | |||
| 1981 | #179 | ||||
| 1982 | #211 | ||||
| 1983 | #216 | #353 | |||
| 1984 | #215 | ||||
| 1985 | #226 | ||||
| 1986 | #230 | ||||
| 1987 | #247 | ||||
| 1988 | #258 | ||||
| 1989 | #288 | ||||
| 1990 | #271 | ||||
| 1991 | #286 | #386 | #659 | ||
| 1992 | #254 | #423 | #817 | ||
| 1993 | #180 | #127 | #356 | ||
| 1994 | #141 | #148 | #299 | ||
| 1995 | #153 | #107 | #287 | ||
| 1996 | #137 | #90 | #254 | ||
| 1997 | #131 | #187 | #111 | #244 | |
| 1998 | #131 | #166 | #84 | #218 | |
| 1999 | #136 | #155 | #96 | #202 | |
| 2000 | #145 | #168 | #76 | #272 | |
| 2001 | #142 | #159 | #71 | #233 | |
| 2002 | #151 | #150 | #120 | #262 | |
| 2003 | #153 | #93 | #64 | #814 | #208 |
| 2004 | #140 | #77 | #47 | #366 | #166 |
| 2005 | #140 | #71 | #38 | #346 | #129 |
| 2006 | #152 | #70 | #41 | #285 | #127 |
| 2007 | #159 | #48 | #38 | #258 | #125 |
| 2008 | #169 | #23 | #43 | #157 | #106 |
| 2009 | #174 | #30 | #53 | #154 | #117 |
| 2010 | #163 | #32 | #34 | #143 | #114 |
| 2011 | #173 | #33 | #28 | #156 | #135 |
| 2012 | #175 | #38 | #46 | #135 | #134 |
| 2013 | #186 | #48 | #36 | #129 | #132 |
| 2014 | #183 | #56 | #55 | #183 | #144 |
| 2015 | #193 | #67 | #53 | #183 | #149 |
| 2016 | #202 | #76 | #61 | #199 | #157 |
| 2017 | #219 | #85 | #73 | #164 | #176 |
| 2018 | #199 | #76 | #78 | #148 | #142 |
| 2019 | #178 | #88 | #72 | #153 | #130 |
| 2020 | #151 | #91 | #81 | #246 | #164 |
| 2021 | #141 | #89 | #87 | #141 | #126 |
| 2022 | #152 | #97 | #75 | #125 | #117 |
| 2023 | #141 | #90 | #88 | #184 | #104 |
| 2024 | #142 | #113 | #72 | #166 | #100 |
| 2025 | #152 | #107 | #112 | #119 | #82 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Summer
Names Similar to Summer
Nicknames for Summer
- Sum
- Summy
- Mer
- Sunny
Famous People Named Summer
| Summer Glau | American actress known for roles in "Firefly" and "Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles" |
| Summer Sanders | Olympic gold medalist and sports commentator |
| Summer Bishil | Actress known for her roles in "Towelhead" and "The Magicians" |
| Summer Bartholomew | Former model and host of "Sale of the Century" |
| Summer Phoenix | American actress and sister of actors Joaquin and River Phoenix |
| Summer Rae | Professional wrestler and model |
| Summer Altice | Model and actress |
| Summer Crosley | American fashion designer |
| Summer Strallen | British actress and singer |
| Summer Harlow | Canadian television personality |
| Summer Watson | Classical crossover singer |
| Summer Brown | Actress known for her role in "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Summer Perry | Singer and finalist on "The Voice" |
| Summer Deol | Indian actress and daughter of Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini |
| Summer H. Howell | Child actress known for her roles in horror films |
| Summer Wages | American singer-songwriter |
| Summer Fontana | Actress known for her role as "Hope Mikaelson" in "The Originals" |
| Summer Rae Thompson | British artist and illustrator |
| Summer Spiro | American film and television actress |
| Summer Hurlbut | Canadian artist and sculptor |
Characters Named Summer
| Summer Smith | "Rick and Morty" |
| Summer Roberts | "The O.C" |
| Summer Finn | "500 Days of Summer" |
| Summer Wheatley | "Napoleon Dynamite" |
| Summer Quin | "The Magicians" book series |
| Summer Hartley | "The Princess Diaries" |
| Summer Landsdown | "Power Rangers RPM" |
| Summer van Horne | "The Gates" |
| Summer Hathaway | "School of Rock" |