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Sumner

Boy

Meaning of Sumner: English: 'summoner'

Sumner is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4355th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4355

23 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,662

First recorded 1880 · peak 1922

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 6 babies1984: 7 babies1985: 18 babies1986: 14 babies1987: 9 babies1988: 20 babies1989: 7 babies1990: 20 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 27 babies1993: 24 babies1994: 46 babies1995: 31 babies1996: 32 babies1997: 33 babies1998: 28 babies1999: 23 babies2000: 29 babies20002001: 21 babies2002: 22 babies2003: 24 babies2004: 29 babies2005: 26 babies2006: 23 babies2007: 20 babies2008: 17 babies2009: 18 babies2010: 17 babies20102011: 16 babies2012: 19 babies2013: 14 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 16 babies2016: 11 babies2017: 11 babies2018: 21 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 12 babies2022: 14 babies2023: 23 babies2024: 13 babies2025: 23 babies
US babies named Sumner per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 46.

Gender split

92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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