Unisex nameCurrently #5,199 in the USRising
Sun
//ˈsən//
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sun's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sun's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sun |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Sun through the decades
- Sun peaked in 2022, when 28 babies were named Sun in the US.
- The 1980s were Sun's strongest decade, averaging 21 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sun has risen 112% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sun currently ranks #5,199 in the US and is on the rise.