Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Sumer

Sumer is the earliest known civilization, located in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, emerging during the Chalcolithic and early Bronze Ages between the 5th and 4th millennium BC. Like nearby Elam, it is one of the cradles of civilization, along with Egypt, the Indus Valley, the Erligang culture of the Yellow River valley, Caral-Supe, and Mesoamerica.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#1,331 (1977)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
2023
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#1331
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sumer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sumer is the earliest known civilization, located in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, emerging during the Chalcolithic and early Bronze Ages between the 5th and 4th millennium BC. Like nearby Elam, it is one of the cradles of civilization, along with Egypt, the Indus Valley, the Erligang culture of the Yellow River valley, Caral-Supe, and Mesoamerica.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of Sumer Portrait of a Sumerian prisoner on a victory stele of Sargon of Akkad , c. 2300 BC . The hairstyle of the prisoners (curly hair on top and short hair on the sides) is characteristic of Sumerians, as also seen on the Standard of Ur . Louvre Museum . The Sumerian city-states rose to power during the prehistoric Ubaid and Uruk periods. Sumerian written history reaches back to the 27th century BC and before, but the historical record remains obscure until the Early Dynastic III period, c. 23rd century BC , when the language of the written records becomes easier to de

The Story of Sumer

Sumer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 86 Sumers were born — ranking #1,331 that year. As of 2026, Sumer ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Sumers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sumer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sumer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumer

What does the name Sumer mean?
Sumer is the earliest known civilization, located in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, emerging during the Chalcolithic and early Bronze Ages between the 5th and 4th millennium BC. Like nearby Elam, it is one of the cradles of civilization, along with Egypt, the Indus Valley, the Erligang culture of the Yellow River valley, Caral-Supe, and Mesoamerica.
How popular is Sumer in 2026?
In 2026, Sumer ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sumer most popular?
Sumer reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,331 that year with 86 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sumer most popular?
Sumer has historically been most popular in Alabama, Oklahoma, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sumer.
Is Sumer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sumer is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sumer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sumer include Naomia, Velta, Haddie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sumer

Sumer is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Sumer's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,331. Use the chart and map above to compare Sumer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.