Sunshine

Sunshine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 65 girls in the United States.

Sunshine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sunshine

Sunshine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sunshine first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #534 in 1975, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 5,674 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sunshine in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#534 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Babies named Sunshine in 2024
65
Total since 1880
5,674

Sunshine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2770 in 1999
Babies named Sunshine in 2025
5
Total since 1996
62

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sunshine mean?

The meaning of Sunshine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sunshine a boy or girl name?

Sunshine is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sunshine?

Sunshine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sunshine?

Sunshine first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #534 in 1975, and 65 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].