Boy · #3,268 in 2026

Sumter

Name: Popularity of the name Sumter in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sumter, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,268

Peak Rank

#3,115 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1933

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3115

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sumter

Sumter first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 8 Sumters were born — ranking #3,115 that year. As of 2026, Sumter ranks #3,268 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Sumters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sumter

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

Center
Centre
Sinter
Senter
Centr
Cinter
Sentar
Summer
Saunter
Sunder
Sumer
Sutter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter

What does the name Sumter mean?

Sumter is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sumter in 2026?

In 2026, Sumter ranks #3,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Sumter most popular?

Sumter reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,115 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sumter most popular?

Sumter has historically been most popular in South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sumter.

Is Sumter a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sumter is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sumter?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sumter include Clemons, Carmie, Bossie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sumter

Sumter is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Sumter's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,115. Use the chart and map above to compare Sumter'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.