Sunrise
Pronunciation: [ s-UHNR-eyez ]
Sunrise is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,882 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
Sunrise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 7 babies have been named Sunrise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunrise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,882 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,882
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Sunrise
Sunrise is a girl name .
Sunrise is currently ranked #21,882 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sunrise include Sun, Suy, Sunie, and Sunrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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