Sunday
How to say it: SUN-day · /ˈsʌndeɪ/
From English word for Sunday, day of the sun - joyful spiritual word-name used since 19th century.
Sunday was the 841st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 273 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 9.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #333 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #841 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 273 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,144 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×9.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #333 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This cheerful choice keeps climbing. The 2020s mark its highest point so far, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light and airy with crisp edges and a creative spirit. Sunny shares its glow.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sunday is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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