How Many People Are Named Sunday?
Complete statistics for the name Sunday: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sunday is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 117,983 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,797 people in the US! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024 with 241 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 3,022 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sunday Through the Generations
Sunday stands out as a name that's truly modern, with a significant portion of its bearers under 30 years old. In fact, 45% of those named Sunday are under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. The name's popularity peaked in 2024 with 241 births, showing a steady rise since then. With an average age of 36, Sunday is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among new generations, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sunday's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sunday
How Many People Have the Name Sunday?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,292 people in the United States currently share the name Sunday. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,683 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sunday a Common or Rare Name?
Sunday is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sunday Mean?
Sunday means "creative variant of Sunday" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sunday in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Sunday Most Popular?
The name Sunday reached peak popularity in 2024, with 241 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sunday?
Approximately 3,292 people named Sunday live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,292. That works out to roughly 1 in 100,683 Americans.
Is Sunday a rare name?
Sunday is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,683 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sunday mean?
Sunday means "creative variant of Sunday" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sunday more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Sunday are male and 97% are female.
When was Sunday most popular?
Sunday peaked in 2024 with 241 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.