Girl nameCurrently #2,682 in the USRising
Sunshine
//ˈsənˌʃaɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19758 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sunshine'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.
Sunshine's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sunshine |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1973 | 120 |
| 1974 | 262 |
| 1975 | 324 |
| 1976 | 305 |
| 1977 | 308 |
| 1978 | 228 |
| 1979 | 240 |
| 1980 | 241 |
| 1981 | 204 |
| 1982 | 143 |
| 1983 | 126 |
| 1984 | 92 |
| 1985 | 85 |
| 1986 | 68 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 78 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 82 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 109 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 75 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 75 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 65 |
Sunshine through the decades
- Sunshine peaked in 1975, when 324 babies were named Sunshine in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sunshine has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sunshine currently ranks #2,682 in the US and is on the rise.