Summer

Meaning of Summer

Summer refers to the summer season, the warmest time of year, often associated with joy and leisure.

Summer has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Summer

Summer has held fairly steady, sitting around #152 in 2025 after peaking at #140 in 2004.

Notable people named Summer

• Donna Summer
  Disco music icon
• Summer Glau
  Actress (Firefly, Terminator)
• Summer Phoenix
  Actress and model
• Summer Bishil
  Actress (The Magicians)
• Summer Rae
  Professional wrestler, actress

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Questions about the name Summer

What does the name Summer mean?

Summer means summer refers to the summer season, the warmest time of year, often associated with joy and leisure, and it comes from English origins.

Is Summer a boy's or a girl's name?

Summer is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Summer?

In 2025, Summer ranked #152 for girls, down from #142 the year before.

When was Summer most popular?

Summer peaked at #140 in 2004.