Sunny
Sunny is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cheerful, bright, or filled with sunshine.
Origin and history
Sunny is an English vocabulary name derived from the word referring to sunshine or bright, cheerful weather. Originally used as a nickname, it gained standalone popularity as a given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Its usage has risen notably in recent years for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
13,191 babies in the United States have been named Sunny since 1880. It ranks #1391 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #473.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.4 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- UT (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 63 |
| 1920-1930 | 128 |
| 1930-1940 | 189 |
| 1940-1950 | 511 |
| 1950-1960 | 455 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,695 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,512 |
| 1990-2000 | 950 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,145 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,322 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,824 |
Famous people named Sunny
- Sunny Hostin: Lawyer, Journalist
- Sunny Mabrey: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Sunny transitioned from a modern English word and affectionate nickname into an established standalone given name.
- The name has seen increased adoption in the U.S. in the 2020s compared to its historical usage.