Summit
How to say it: SUM-it · /ˈsʌmɪt/
From English word for mountain top, symbolizing achievement - modern word name rising for both sexes.
Summit was the 1,296th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,089 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,296 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,389 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,089 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly all usage has come in the last forty years, with the 2020s marking the high point. Summit remains at peak level and should keep rising.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp with breathy lift, Summit feels strong and rooted in nature. Ridge makes a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Summit is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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