Sumer Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOO-mer / ˈsuːmərSumerian; English
Meaning
Sumerian: land of the civilized kings; English: summer season
Historical & Cultural Background
Sumer refers to an ancient civilization located in southern Mesopotamia, known for its innovations in writing, architecture, and governance. The Sumerians are credited with creating one of the first writing systems, cuneiform. The name Sumer has also been adopted in modern contexts, often associated with warmth and brightness, akin to the summer season.
Trend Summary
The name Sumer is uncommon in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sumer was first seen in the United States in 1971. Sumer has ranked as high as #1014 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Sumer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sumer (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 58 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 58 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |