Sunil Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOO-neel / suːˈniːlSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'sun'; Hindi: 'brilliant'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sunil is a common name in India and among Hindi-speaking populations. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'sūrya', meaning 'sun'. The name is often associated with brightness and brilliance, reflecting positive qualities. It has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film.
Trend Summary
Sunil has seen consistent usage in India, though its popularity may vary regionally.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sunil Kumar
- Sunil Dutt
International Variants
- Sunil (Indian)
Famous people named Sunil
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Fictional characters named Sunil
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sunil was first seen in the United States in 1962. Sunil has ranked as high as #1084 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sunil has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sunil (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |