girl's name
Sumie
SOO-mee-eh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 223
Sumie is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1940 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Sumie is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1927, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sumie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 137 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sumie?
In 1940, Sumie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sumie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumie
- Japanese SOO-mee-eh
Sibling Names for Sumie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumie
How popular is the name Sumie?
In 1940, Sumie was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sumie a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumie?
Sumie has 3 syllables.
When was Sumie most popular?
Sumie peaked in 1927, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.