NAME PROFILE
Sun
A surname of Gaelic and English origin meaning 'rock' or 'ironworker'. This name suggests a person with a solid, dependable nature and a vibrant, energetic spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,007 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1939 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KS — 74%CA — 22%NY — 4%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Ferris Bueller (Iconic character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off) · George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (Inventor of the Ferris Wheel) · Ferris Webster (Editor of The Manchurian Candidate) · Ferris Fain (Professional Baseball Player) · Ferris Taylor (Actor in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FerryRez
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