Sumner
- Pronunciation
- [Sum-ner]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Summoner
- Origin
- English
Sumner Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,427 baby boys have been named Sumner. The name peaked in 1920 with 65 US births that year (rank #843). In 2024, ranked #6762 nationally — 5,919 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Sumner
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sumner births are: Massachusetts (640), Maine (17), New York (15).
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6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sumner's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Sumner
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sumner against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).