Sunni
girl name#1942 in 2025Sunni entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #1482 in 1976, ranks #1942 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1949–2025
#1942
rank today
#1482
peak (1976)
99
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #4152 |
| 1960s | #4184 |
| 1970s | #2375 |
| 1980s | #2104 |
| 1990s | #3626 |
| 2000s | #5398 |
| 2010s | #4186 |
| 2020s | #2165 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sunni has been most popular in TX, GA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Sunni are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sunni alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sunni in 2025?
- Sunni ranks #1942 among US girl names in 2025, with 99 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sunni most popular?
- Sunni peaked in 1976, reaching #1482 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sunni with classmates?
- Sunni will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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