Sunil
Sunil is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Very blue, dark blue, or deep sapphire.
Origin and history
Sunil is a male given name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'dark blue' or 'very blue'. It is composed of the Sanskrit elements 'su' (good, very) and 'nila' (dark blue). In the United States, it is a relatively rare name primarily used within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
989 babies in the United States have been named Sunil since 1880. It ranks #3693 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (67.4 %)
- IL (14.4 %)
- CA (14 %)
- PA (2.1 %)
- TX (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 285 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sunil
- Sunil Gulati: Sports executive, Economics professor
- Sunil Gavaskar: Cricketer, Commentator
- Sunil Chhetri: Athlete, Football player
Fun facts
- The name combines the Sanskrit prefix 'su-' meaning 'very' or 'good' with 'nila' meaning 'dark blue', historically associated with deep sapphire colors.