How Many People Are Named Somer?
Complete statistics for the name Somer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Somer is a very rare female name, with only 2,182 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 151,213 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1978 with 152 births, but now it's declining, though still seen as a name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 2,239 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Somer Through the Generations
Somer has been around since the late 19th century, but its usage really took off in the mid-20th century. The name reached its peak in 1978 with 152 births, after which it started to decline. Today, there are 2,182 people named Somer living in the US, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap where younger parents aren't choosing the name as often as their predecessors did.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Somer's American roots
📄 About the Name Somer
How Many People Have the Name Somer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 349 people in the United States currently share the name Somer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 949,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Somer a Common or Rare Name?
Somer is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Somer Mean?
Somer means "modern coinage, evokes warmth" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Somer in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Somer Most Popular?
The name Somer reached peak popularity in 1978, with 152 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Somer?
Approximately 349 people named Somer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 349. That works out to roughly 1 in 949,711 Americans.
Is Somer a rare name?
Somer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 949,711 Americans has this name.
What does the name Somer mean?
Somer means "modern coinage, evokes warmth" and comes from American origins.
Is Somer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Somer are male and 100% are female.
When was Somer most popular?
Somer peaked in 1978 with 152 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.