Summer

Pronunciation: [ s-UHM-er ]

Boy Name #10,376 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Summer is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHM-er.

Parents who love the name Summer often also consider Susie, Susan, Sue .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,376
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Summit #1843

Nicknames

Sum Suy Sumie Summie

Also a Girl Name

Summer is also used as a girl name, ranked #142.

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Similar Names

Susie Susan Sue Sudie Susanna Sula Suzanne Sumner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer

Is Summer a boy or girl name?

Summer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10376. As a girl name, it is ranked #142. Summer is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Summer?

Summer is pronounced s-UHM-er.

How popular is the name Summer?

Summer is currently ranked #10376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Summer?

Common nicknames for Summer include Sum, Suy, Sumie, and Summie.

Is Summer a common or rare name?

Summer is an uncommon name, ranked #10376 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Summer

Summer is a boy name .

Is Summer a boy or girl name? Summer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,376 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #142. Summer is more commonly used as a girl name.

Summer is currently ranked #10,376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Summer include Sum, Suy, Sumie, and Summie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Summer include Summit . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.