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Sumner

♀ Girl

Pronounced SUM-nur /ˈsʌm.nər/High

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Sumner, 'a summoner' (a medieval court officer who summoned people to appear). Used here for a girl though it reads strongly male.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Sumner means 'a summoner' (said 'SUM-nur'). It reads strongly as a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Sumner, 'a summoner' (a medieval court officer who summoned people to appear). Used here for a girl though it reads strongly male.
U.S. rank (2023)#8915 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719792023

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

Sumner is an English surname, 'a summoner,' turned given name. As a girl's name it is very rare and surname-style; it reads strongly as a boy's name, which we note (said 'SUM-nur').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Sumner is an English occupational surname for 'a summoner,' a medieval officer who called people to court — used here for a girl, though it reads strongly male, which we note (said 'SUM-nur').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Sumner — English occupational surname 'summoner'; boy-leaning

Variations

SumnersSummerSomner

Nicknames

SunnySum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sumner mean?

Sumner is an English occupational surname meaning 'a summoner,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Sumner?

It's said SUM-nur /ˈsʌm.nər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sumner a boy or girl name?

Sumner is used for both, but it reads strongly as a boy's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Sumner?

Sumner is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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