5,901births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1975Peak · United States
#2933United States 2025
Sunshine is a girl name family recorded 5,901 times in 3 countries since 1905. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2933 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1975, at 10.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sunshine
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | English | 5,779 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2933 | 1975 | ▲ 10 % |
| Sunshine | English | 80 | 🇫🇷 France | #6327 | 2020 | new |
| Sunshine | English | 42 | 🏴 England & Wales | #4201 | 2024 | ▲ 23 % |
Questions about Sunshine
How popular is the name Sunshine?
In 2025 it ranked #2933 in the United States. Official registers record 5,901 births across 3 countries.
When was Sunshine most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1975, at 10.7 births per 100,000.
Is Sunshine a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sunshine is a girl name.