#3722024 rank
2024peak year
12,126babies named Sunny since 1880
▲ +139%5-year trend
Sunny popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Sunny mean?
From the English adjective for bright and cheerful, from Old English sunne, 'sun'. A nickname turned given name, used since the early 20th century.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
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