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At a Glance: Name: Sunday – Meaning: named for the day of the week traditionally linked to the sun – Origin: English (word name, from Old English 'sunnandæg', 'day of the sun') – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SUHN-day
Sunday is an English word name, taken directly from the day of the week — it comes from the Old English 'sunnandæg,' meaning 'day of the sun.' If you're drawn to it, you're choosing a name with a clear, literal tie to that one day and its sunlit origin, rather than a name with a longer etymological backstory. It's a straightforward pick for parents who want a name that says exactly what it is.
Meaning & Origin of Sunday
Meaning: Named for the day of the week traditionally linked to the sun.
Origin: English (word name, from Old English 'sunnandæg', 'day of the sun').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sunday
Phonetic: SUHN-day IPA: /ˈsʌndeɪ/
Popularity of Sunday
Sunday has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, and it hit its high point in 1966 with 109 babies given the name, ranking #985 that year. By 2024, it had drifted further down the list to #1072, with 232 babies named Sunday — more babies than at its 1966 peak, but spread across a much larger population of names, so its rank sits lower.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Sunday mean?
Named for the day of the week traditionally linked to the sun. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sunday)
How do you pronounce Sunday?
Sunday is pronounced SUHN-day (IPA: /ˈsʌndeɪ/).
Is Sunday a popular name right now?
Sunday is near its all-time peak (#985 in 1966), ranked #1072 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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