Sun
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sun was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,007 births recorded 1902–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 2022 with 28 births
Most common in: Kansas, California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
111 births recorded 2003–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2022 with 15 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sun’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #10667 | — |
| 2003 | #7831 | ↑2836 |
| 2004 | #8143 | ↓312 |
| 2005 | #8299 | ↓156 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓4068 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↑4675 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↓2001 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↓1035 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓1380 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑3364 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑1139 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓1235 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↑2804 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↓2853 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↑1387 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↑1940 |
| 2022 | #5019 | ↑543 |
| 2023 | #5927 | ↓908 |
| 2024 | #4890 | ↑1037 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↓1556 |
Frequently asked questions about Sun
Is Sun a popular name?
Yes — Sun currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sun more common for boys or girls?
Sun is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sun most popular?
Sun peaked in 2022 in United States, with 28 recorded births that year.
Is Sun rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sun’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1137 in 1902 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sun?
At least 1,118 babies have been recorded with the name Sun across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Sun popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sun appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sun?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sun include Starling, Suraj.
Similar names right now
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