How Many People Are Named Sunshine?

5,719

people in the United States are named Sunshine

1 in 58,576 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3838

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

1975

324 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SUN-shien
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word, ultimately from Old English sunne "sun" and scinan "shine".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.2%
Male
0.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 36.1 years old

Young (<30) 2,196
38.4%
Adult (30–60) 3,249
56.8%
Senior (>60) 274
4.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1905 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 994
Texas 377
Florida 180
Michigan 143
Ohio 123
Indiana 105
New York 105
Arizona 82
Illinois 75
Washington 72

💡 Fun Facts About "Sunshine"

  • 65 babies were named Sunshine in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1975
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1905
  • Most popular in California

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