boy's name
Sumit
SOO-mit (Hindi)
- Origin Seediq
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 296
Sumit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 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.
- Sumit is a name of Seediq origin.
- Peaked in 1982, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sumit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 34 |
How Popular Is Sumit?
In 2008, Sumit 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.
Where Sumit Is Used
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 Sumit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumit
- Hindi SOO-mit
Sibling Names for Sumit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumit
How popular is the name Sumit?
In 2008, Sumit 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 Sumit a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumit?
Sumit has 2 syllables.
When was Sumit most popular?
Sumit peaked in 1982, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.