Sunny
Sunny is a boy'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 bright, sunshine-filled weather. Originally used as a nickname for cheerful individuals, it gained formal adoption as a standalone given name in the 20th century. In the United States, it is utilized for both boys and girls, experiencing a steady rise in usage for males in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,506 babies in the United States have been named Sunny since 1880. It ranks #1848 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1075.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.3 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- NJ (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 46 |
| 1920-1930 | 65 |
| 1930-1940 | 89 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 310 |
| 1980-1990 | 519 |
| 1990-2000 | 856 |
| 2000-2010 | 663 |
| 2010-2019 | 679 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,015 |
Famous people named Sunny
- Sunny Suljic: Actor, Skateboarder
Fun facts
- Sunny is part of a broader trend of nature and word names that gained popularity for children starting in the mid-to-late 20th century.
- While historically more common for females, Sunny has seen a notable increase in usage for male infants in the U.S. in recent years.