Sumner

Sumner is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Sumner at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sumner

Sumner belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sumner first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #553 in 1883, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 2,427 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sumner in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#553 in 1883
Peak year
1920
Babies named Sumner in 2024
13
Total since 1880
2,427

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sumner mean?

The meaning of Sumner is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sumner a boy or girl name?

Sumner is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sumner?

Sumner comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sumner?

Sumner first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #553 in 1883, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].