Sunday Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Sunday means 'Sun's day' and is often associated with rest and relaxation.
Meaning of the Name Sunday
Sunday is a name that is derived from the Old English word 'Sunnandaeg', which means 'Sun's day'. It refers to the day of the week that is dedicated to the Sun. Sunday is often seen as a day of rest and relaxation in many cultures. It holds religious significance for Christians as it is the day of the week when Jesus Christ is said to have risen from the dead.
Popularity of the Name Sunday
The popularity for the name Sunday peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 122 births, which ranked number 3,166 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Sunday had the most female births in 2022 with 122, which ranked number 1,696 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1916 with 7, which ranked number 3,177 out of 4,535 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sunday has increased sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 129 births, an increase of 230.77%. Among females, Sunday has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 122 births, an increase of 212.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sunday
- 20 Year Trend of Sunday: 975.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Sunday: 230.77%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sunday: 212.82%
Popularity of Sunday by State
Among females, Sunday was most popular in Southeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 16 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sunday. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1512 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sunday
- Total Births of Sunday: 145 (12.71%)
- Female Births of Sunday: 137 (12.08%)
Given the upward trend of Sunday over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.71% increase in total births, for a total of 145 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sunday have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 137 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.08%.