Girl · #11,927 in 2026

Summerlin

Summerlin is a master-planned mixed-use development mostly within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. The development covers 22,500 acres (91 km2) of the western edge of incorporated Las Vegas sitting at the center-west end of the Las Vegas Valley. Downtown Summerlin refers to the development's primary commercial and retail shopping area.

Current Rank
#11,927
Peak Rank
#11,927 (2014)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2014
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#11927
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Summerlin

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

Summerlin is a master-planned mixed-use development mostly within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. The development covers 22,500 acres (91 km2) of the western edge of incorporated Las Vegas sitting at the center-west end of the Las Vegas Valley. Downtown Summerlin refers to the development's primary commercial and retail shopping area.

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Origin & history
In 1952, reclusive casino and film executive Howard Hughes purchased 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) of land along the western edge of the Las Vegas Valley for $3 per acre in an area valued at $1.27 million in 2022 USD , according to development company, Howard Hughes Holdings . Despite initial intentions to reposition some of his business operations in Nevada, Hughes eventually chose not to relocate his core companies. Even though Hughes did not relocate operations, he became the largest single land owner in Nevada by the early 1970s and, for a time, the largest employer in the state with over 8,000

The Story of Summerlin

Summerlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 8 Summerlins were born — ranking #11,927 that year. As of 2026, Summerlin ranks #11,927 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Summerlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Summerlin

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Eugenie Bouchard : Professional tennis player
  • David Copperfield : Magician and TV personality
  • Frank Fertitta III : CEO of Station Casinos
  • Lorenzo Fertitta : Former CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Russ Freeman (pianist) : Bebop jazz pianist and composer
  • Joey Gallo : MLB player for the New York Yankees
  • Rick Harrison : Owner of World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Pawn Stars Reality TV Star
  • Brandon Marshall : Former NFL wide receiver for the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders

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Names that sound like Summerlin

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

  • Sutherlin
  • Sumerian
  • Summering
  • Summerly
  • Sunderlin
  • Simmering
  • Cimarron
  • Semillon
  • Somerton
  • Summerton
  • Starlin
  • Simerly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Summerlin

What does the name Summerlin mean?
Summerlin is a master-planned mixed-use development mostly within the city limits of Las Vegas, Nevada. The development covers 22,500 acres (91 km2) of the western edge of incorporated Las Vegas sitting at the center-west end of the Las Vegas Valley. Downtown Summerlin refers to the development's primary commercial and retail shopping area.
How popular is Summerlin in 2026?
In 2026, Summerlin ranks #11,927 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Summerlin most popular?
Summerlin reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #11,927 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Summerlin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Summerlin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Summerlin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Summerlin include Armita, Darwin, Avra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Summerlin

Summerlin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Summerlin's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #11,927. Use the chart and map above to compare Summerlin'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.