Sun

Unisex

Sun has been given to 1,007 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,007

Peak year

2022 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1902

10-year trend

▲ +125%

Gender split

50% girls / 50% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sun — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Suegirl

145,055 babies since 1880

Sanunisex

2,502 babies since 1911

Junboy

1,608 babies since 1918

Sonboy

1,066 babies since 1884

Shunboy

939 babies since 1925

Sugirl

733 babies since 1935

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sun.

Xariagirl

1,007 babies since 1996

Railynngirl

1,008 babies since 2001

Wrenlygirl

1,008 babies since 2013

Vespergirl

1,006 babies since 1902

Mahnoorgirl

1,006 babies since 1994

Peninagirl

1,009 babies since 1953

Amoriunisex

1,005 babies since 1998

Leylahgirl

1,005 babies since 2000

FAQ

How popular is the name Sun?

Sun has been given to 1,007 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sun peak?

Sun peaked in 2022, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Sun a girl or boy name?

Sun is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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