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Somer

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Pronounced SUH-mur /ˈsʌm.ər/High

Meaning: Somer is a variant spelling of Summer, the season name, and also exists as an English surname (Somer/Somers, from the same season word or from a place name). A sunny, seasonal pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A season in a name: Somer spells Summer with an older-looking twist (said 'SUH-mur').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningSomer is a variant spelling of Summer, the season name, and also exists as an English surname (Somer/Somers, from the same season word or from a place name). A sunny, seasonal pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#13249 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,239

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819732024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Somer reads as a variant of Summer, the season name that took off in the 1970s. It is also an English surname (Somer, Somers) drawn from the same season word. The spelling gives an antique look to a bright modern name (said 'SUH-mur').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S., far below Summer. Very rare, sunny, and seasonal.

Did you know? Somer is both a spelling of Summer and a genuine old English surname — the season word and the family name share a root, so the name feels vintage and sunny at once.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Somer — Variant of Summer; English surname Somer/Somers

Variations

SummerSommerSommar

Nicknames

SomSunny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Somer mean?

Somer is a spelling of Summer, the season, and also an English surname from the same word.

How do you pronounce Somer?

It's said SUH-mur /ˈsʌm.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Somer a boy or girl name?

Somer is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Somer?

Somer is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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