Sunny Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Sunny' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1333rd out of 1429 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 960th out of 1550 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1335th out of 1589 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 846th out of 1328 names. Discover how the name 'Sunny' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sunny"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sunny"
"Sunny" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1333rd of 1429 | 74 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 960th of 1550 | 1,541 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1335th of 1589 | 527 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Girl | 846th of 1328 | 3,099 |
Regional Popularity of "Sunny" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Sunny" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Sunny"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sunny" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.