Sunshine
boy nameSunshine entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #3724 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#3724
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4647 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
| 2020s | #8921 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sunshine are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sunshine alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sunshine in 2025?
- Sunshine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sunshine most popular?
- Sunshine peaked in 1976, reaching #3724 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sunshine with classmates?
- Sunshine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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