Sun
Every Sun since 1902 — 1,007 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sun
Sun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,754 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 1,007 American babies have been named Sun — about 50% boys and 50% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,984 | 13 | #6,754 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,036 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,306 | 15 | #6,181 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,145 | 19 | #5,186 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,745 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,320 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,630 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,844 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,714 | 8 | #9,577 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,451 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,394 | 5 | #13,805 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,965 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,609 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,228 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,115 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #14,123 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,966 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,983 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,813 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,525 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,254 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,678 | 7 | #9,108 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,090 | 5 | #11,901 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,455 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,251 | 5 | #9,335 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,227 | 6 | #6,433 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,720 | 13 | #3,405 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,461 | 10 | #3,632 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,021 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,337 | 6 | #4,002 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,142 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,985 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #4,143 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,222 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Sun
- Sun Tzu Philosopher · -543–-495
- Sun Yat-sen Politician · 1866–1925
- Sun Quan Politician · 182–252
- Sun Ce Military personnel · 175–200
- Sun Jian Military personnel · 155–191
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sun in 2025?
Sun ranked #6,754 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sun?
1,007 babies have been named Sun in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sun most popular?
Sun peaked in 2022, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Sun a boy or girl name?
Sun is used for both: about 50% of babies named Sun have been girls and 50% boys.
Is the name Sun rising or falling?
Sun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sun?
Well-known people named Sun include Sun Tzu (philosopher), Sun Yat-sen (politician), Sun Quan (politician).