Sunday
3 countries#946 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sunday was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,317 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #946 · peaked in 2025 with 290 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 45 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
111 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #860 · peaked in 2021 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
24 births recorded 2019–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sunday’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7868 | — |
| 2007 | #12676 | ↓4808 |
| 2008 | #6130 | ↑6546 |
| 2009 | #4931 | ↑1199 |
| 2010 | #3816 | ↑1115 |
| 2011 | #3603 | ↑213 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↓312 |
| 2013 | #3849 | ↑66 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↑264 |
| 2015 | #5127 | ↓1542 |
| 2016 | #4157 | ↑970 |
| 2017 | #3769 | ↑388 |
| 2018 | #3346 | ↑423 |
| 2019 | #2814 | ↑532 |
| 2020 | #2170 | ↑644 |
| 2021 | #1861 | ↑309 |
| 2022 | #1692 | ↑169 |
| 2023 | #1287 | ↑405 |
| 2024 | #1056 | ↑231 |
| 2025 | #946 | ↑110 |
Frequently asked questions about Sunday
Is Sunday a popular name?
Yes — Sunday currently ranks #946 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sunday more common for boys or girls?
Sunday is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sunday most popular?
Sunday peaked in 2025 in United States, with 290 recorded births that year.
Is Sunday rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sunday’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4434 in 1924 to #946 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sunday?
At least 3,452 babies have been recorded with the name Sunday across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sunday popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sunday appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sunday?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sunday include Zaria, Madalyn, Marcella, Sky.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Sunday in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.