boy's name
Sumter
SUM-ter (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 29
Sumter is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1933 it was given to 6 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.
- Peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sumter Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 6 |
How Popular Is Sumter?
In 1933, Sumter was given to 6 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 Sumter
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumter Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumter over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumter
- English SUM-ter
Sibling Names for Sumter
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumter — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumter
How popular is the name Sumter?
In 1933, Sumter was given to 6 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 Sumter a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumter is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumter?
Sumter has 2 syllables.
When was Sumter most popular?
Sumter peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.