Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Sumire since 1994
Babies named Sumire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Sumire is a Japanese floral name that entered U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting the growing late-20th-century interest in names from Japanese culture. Its peak year was 2018, after which the name has been on a slow decline, aligning with a trend away from very trendy nature-inspired names. The name's meaning, 'violet,' ties it to other flower names that have found favor among parents seeking a delicate, visually evocative choice. Although Sumire has not cracked the top 1,000, its quiet appeal persists in small numbers each year.
Sumire (菫) is the Japanese word for the violet flower, a delicate perennial blossom that has long been appreciated in Japanese culture for its modest beauty. The name has been used in Japan since at least the 1990s, appearing in modern naming records as a floral choice for girls, with a peak in 2018 and a gradual decline since 2019. It belongs to the category of Japanese nature names that became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sumi, Mirei, Mii
Variants: Sumireko, Sumi
Sibling names for Sumire
Names that share Sumire's style, for a brother or sister.
