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Sunday
GirlEnglish, Old English· “the day of the sun”
- Meaning
- the day of the sun
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- SUHN-day
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #947
- US babies 2025
- 273
- Best rank
- #947 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sunday
Sunday is an English and Old English name that means “the day of the sun”.
Sunday is the English name of the first day of the week, from the Old English sunnandaeg, "day of the sun," a translation of the Latin dies solis. Day names were once given to children born on that day, and Sunday was used this way in England and in parts of West Africa, where day-of-birth names are a strong tradition. It is said SUHN-day. As a modern first name, it has a bright, easygoing feel and suggests rest and sunshine. It fits beside other day and season names such as Summer and Autumn.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sundae.
Popularity over time
Sunday first appears in US Social Security records in 1924. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1966. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #947, and its highest count, 273 babies. Use has grown 950% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,327 in 1950, #3,839 in 1980, #17,297 in 2000, #3,884 in 2010, and #947 in 2025. Of the 3,197 US girls named Sunday since records began, 31% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 511 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Yusra, Mariella, Salome, Yuna, and Elara.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sunday ranked highest in Oklahoma, Oregon, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | #477 | 9 |
| Oregon | #542 | 7 |
| Michigan | #547 | 15 |
| Kentucky | #566 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #679 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Sunday over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Sunday is usually pronounced SUHN-day, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ay”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sundae.
Middle names for Sunday
A few middle names that flow with Sunday: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sunday
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sunday mean?
Sunday is an English and Old English name that means “the day of the sun”.
What is the origin of the name Sunday?
Sunday has English and Old English roots. Sunday is the English name of the first day of the week, from the Old English sunnandaeg, "day of the sun," a translation of the Latin dies solis.
Is Sunday a popular name?
Yes. Sunday ranked #947 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sunday a boy or girl name?
Sunday is mainly a girl's name. About 95% of US babies named Sunday over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Sunday?
Sunday is usually pronounced SUHN-day. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings