Sumter Name Popularity and Statistics
Sumter is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sumter?
Sumter is spelled S-U-M-T-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Sumter Popularity in 1933
Rank#3,268
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 942 places to #3,268 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1927.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sumter Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1916 through 1933. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Boys | 6 | #3,268 |
| 1927 | Boys | 5 | #4,210 |
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1919 | Boys | 8 | #3,115 |
| 1916 | Boys | 5 | #3,897 |
When Was Sumter Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1919 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,115
1933 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,268
1927 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,210
1923 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,239
Where Sumter Ranked Highest in 1933
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #332 | 5 |