Find out how popular the first name Summers has been for the last 18 years (from 1977 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Summers by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Summers is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Summers.

The history of the first name Summers

The given name Summers is an English name that originated as a descriptive surname referring to someone who was born or lived in the summer months. It is derived from the Old English word "sumor," meaning summer, and was initially used as a surname to distinguish individuals by their time of birth or residence.

The earliest recorded use of the name Summers as a given name dates back to the late 16th century in England. It gained popularity as a first name during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly among Puritan families who favored virtuous or biblical names with positive associations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Summers was Summers West, an English playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his plays "The Worthy Travellers" and "The English Courtier and the Country Gentleman."

In the 18th century, Summers Harford (1735-1806) was a noted British Quaker minister and writer. He authored several religious works and traveled extensively, preaching in various parts of England and Ireland.

During the 19th century, Summers Ayer (1801-1878) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.

In the 20th century, one notable individual with the first name Summers was Summers Melville (1904-1985), an American author and journalist. He was a war correspondent during World War II and later wrote several books, including a biography of General George S. Patton.

Another significant figure was Summers Redstone (1923-2020), an American businessman and media mogul. He served as the executive chairman of Viacom and CBS Corporation and was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for several decades.

While the name Summers has its roots in English culture and language, it has been adopted and used as a given name in various parts of the world, transcending its original descriptive meaning and becoming an established name in its own right.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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