Sunday is a unisex given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin dies Solis, meaning 'sun day'. It has been used as both a first and middle name, appearing most frequently in English-speaking countries. The name Sunday is often associated with the seventh day of the week, which is dedicated to rest and worship in many cultures.
Here are some observations about the name Sunday based on these annual birth statistics:
- The name Sunday saw a significant increase in popularity from the late 1940s onwards, with a notable spike in the mid-1960s.
- The most popular year for the name Sunday was 2022, with 178 births.
- There were no recorded births named Sunday between 1925 and 1938.
- After peaking in the late 1960s, the popularity of the name Sunday gradually declined until the late 1990s.
- Since the year 2000, there has been a resurgence in the use of the name Sunday, with a steady increase in births each year up to 2022.
- Over the entire period from 1924 to 2023, a total of 2688 babies were named Sunday.