Sunset
Pronunciation: [ s-UHNS-eht ]
Sunset is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,068 in the US, popular nicknames include Sun, Suy, and Sunie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sunset first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 106 babies have been named Sunset in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunset is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #16,068 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,068
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sunset
Sunset is a girl name .
Sunset is currently ranked #16,068 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sunset include Sun, Suy, Sunie, and Sunsie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sunset include Sunshine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis