Sunday
Sunday is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Day of the sun.
Origin and history
Sunday is a modern vocabulary name derived from the word for the first day of the week, originally meaning 'day of the sun'. Historically used occasionally as a day-name, it has seen renewed interest in the 21st century as a fresh nature and calendar name. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,197 babies in the United States have been named Sunday since 1880. It ranks #3145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1207.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 140 |
| 1950-1960 | 244 |
| 1960-1970 | 511 |
| 1970-1980 | 455 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 411 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,000 |
Famous people named Sunday
- Sunday Reed: Art Patron, Philanthropist
Fun facts
- The word derives from the Old English 'Sunnandæg', a translation of the Latin 'dies solis' (day of the sun).
- Naming children after the day of the week they were born is a longstanding practice across various global cultures.