Sommer
Sommer is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Summer season.
Origin and history
Sommer is a vocabulary name derived from the English and German word for the warmest season of the year. It emerged as a given name alongside other seasonal and nature-inspired names in the late 20th century. While less common than the spelling Summer, it remains a recognized feminine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,080 babies in the United States have been named Sommer since 1880. It ranks #2193 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.3 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,452 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,549 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,466 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,038 |
| 2010-2019 | 363 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Fun facts
- Sommer uses the German and Danish spelling of the word for the summer season, offering an alternative to the traditional English 'Summer'.
- Over 6,000 girls in the U.S. have been named Sommer since 1880, peaking in popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s.