Sunny
boy name#1075 in 2025Sunny entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1047 in 1988, ranks #1075 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1900–2025
#1075
rank today
#1047
peak (1988)
200
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1201 |
| 1910s | #3002 |
| 1920s | #3215 |
| 1930s | #2469 |
| 1940s | #2487 |
| 1950s | #2978 |
| 1960s | #3017 |
| 1970s | #1662 |
| 1980s | #1502 |
| 1990s | #1279 |
| 2000s | #1922 |
| 2010s | #2102 |
| 2020s | #1212 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sunny has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Sunny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sunny alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sunny in 2025?
- Sunny ranks #1075 among US boy names in 2025, with 200 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sunny most popular?
- Sunny peaked in 1988, reaching #1047 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sunny with classmates?
- Sunny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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