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Sumner

Pronunciation: [ s-UHMN-er ]

Girl Name #9,277 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sumner is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-UHMN-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#9,277
Total SSA Count
12

Nicknames

Sum Suy Sumie Sumnie

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Sumner is also used as a boy name, ranked #6673.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sumner

Is Sumner a boy or girl name?
Sumner is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9277. As a boy name, it is ranked #6673. Sumner is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Sumner?
Sumner is pronounced s-UHMN-er.
How popular is the name Sumner?
Sumner is currently ranked #9277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sumner?
Common nicknames for Sumner include Sum, Suy, Sumie, and Sumnie.
Is Sumner a common or rare name?
Sumner is an uncommon name, ranked #9277 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sumner

Sumner is a girl name .

Is Sumner a boy or girl name? Sumner is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,277 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,673. Sumner is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sumner is currently ranked #9,277 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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