Sunny Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSUN-ee / /ˈsʌni/English; Sanskrit
Meaning
English: cheerful; Sanskrit: sun
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sunny is often associated with a cheerful disposition and positivity. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. In some cultures, it is also linked to the sun, symbolizing warmth and brightness.
Trend Summary
The name Sunny has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sonny
International Variants
- Soni (Hindi)
Famous people named Sunny
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sunny was first seen in the United States in 1900. Sunny has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sunny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sunny (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 45 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| OR | 8 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| AZ | 5 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 69 |
| 1987 | 59 |
| 1988 | 89 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1990 | 90 |
| 1991 | 101 |
| 1992 | 93 |
| 1993 | 83 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 71 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 68 |
| 2002 | 63 |
| 2003 | 73 |
| 2004 | 62 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 77 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 74 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 110 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 160 |
| 2023 | 189 |
| 2024 | 210 |