Declining since 1996, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Somer since 1973
Babies named Somer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 461 |
| 1980s | 747 |
| 1990s | 556 |
| 2000s | 338 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Somer is a rare modern English name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1973, likely as a respelling of Summer. Its popularity peaked in 1978, and since 1996 it has been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, only about 1 in every 321,453 female newborns received the name, reflecting its rarity. The name has no strong ties to any specific geographic region, as it is not concentrated in any top state, but its seasonal association gives it a fresh, informal feel. As a variant of Summer, Somer fits a group of season-influenced names that saw modest popularity in the late 20th century.
Somer is likely a modern English spelling variant of Summer, which derives from the Old English sumor, meaning the warmest season of the year. The name gained some use in the United States from the 1970s onward, possibly influenced by the season's positive associations. Its first recorded use in Social Security data is 1973.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Somer
Names that share Somer's style, for a brother or sister.
