Sunshine
Sunshine: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Sunshine?
Since 1880, 5,734 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Sunshine (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #534 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #3971 in 1976. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sunshine FAQ
How popular is the name Sunshine?
Since 1880, 5,734 girls and 45 boys in the U.S. have been named Sunshine (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #534 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #3971 in 1976. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sunshine a boy or girl name?
Sunshine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,734 girls and 45 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).