Sugar
girl nameSugar entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #4810 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1965–2025
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rank today
#4810
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5817 |
| 1970s | #7302 |
| 1980s | #11008 |
| 1990s | #13167 |
| 2000s | #15462 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sugar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sugar alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sugar in 2025?
- Sugar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sugar most popular?
- Sugar peaked in 1971, reaching #4810 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sugar with classmates?
- Sugar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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