Sunday
Pronunciation: [ s-UHND-ay ]
Does Sunday flow with your last name?
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Sunday
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Sunday
7 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Playground Safety
Similar to Sunday
See all →What the Sunday report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Sunday the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Sunday head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Sunday actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Sunday first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 81 babies have been named Sunday in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunday is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,303 for boy names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,303
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Sunday fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Also a Girl Name
Sunday is also used as a girl name, ranked #1070.
View Sunday as a girl name →Similar Names
See all names like Sunday →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Sunday with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Sunday and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Sunday sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →English origin
"yarrow plant"
#9,348 in US
Old English (Alden/Aldred) origin
"old friend, noble strength"
#9,390 in US
Aramaic/Biblical origin
"the rock"
#9,454 in US
Old English from Greek origin
"the Lord's house; a place of Christia..."
#9,287 in US
Greek mythology origin
"of Europe, the wide land"
#9,488 in US
German origin
"Pattern; model; example"
#9,163 in US
Arabic (qutun) via English origin
"cotton plant, soft white fiber"
#9,247 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Sunday's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday
Is Sunday a boy or girl name?
How do you pronounce Sunday?
How popular is the name Sunday?
What are common nicknames for Sunday?
Is Sunday a common or rare name?
About the Name Sunday
Sunday is a boy name .
Is Sunday a boy or girl name? Sunday is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,303 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,070. Sunday is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sunday is currently ranked #9,303 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sunday include Sun, Sund, Sundy, Sundie, Suy, Suie, and Sunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis