Total births
649
Girls' name · since 1938
Sundra
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 649 babies named Sundra, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 649
- total births
- 1938–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Sundra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 649 recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sundra has been recorded 649 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 1994.
- 649 total births
- 1938–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
649 girls have been named Sundra since 1938, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 649
- total births
- 1938–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Sundra was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
25 babies were named Sundra in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Sundra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sundra's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1939, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sundra at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Sundra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1994
- Peak year (1953)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Sundra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sundra's strongest decade.
175 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Sundra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1940s
1940s
164 births
- 1950s
1950s
154 births
- 1960s
1960s
175 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s 33
1980s
33 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 175 births (27% of all-time use).
How Sundra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sundra's total volume
Sundra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sundra by state
Where Sundra concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Sundra's total US births 3.5%
Even split
23 of 649 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sundra? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 649 babies named Sundra. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 25 births.
When was Sundra most popular? ▼
Sundra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 175 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Sundra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sundra are Texas (23 births), Alabama (5 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Sundra been used? ▼
Records for Sundra go back to 1938, giving 57 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Sundra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sunny, Sunshine, Sunday, Sunnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sundra's data
- Sundra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (175 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sundras (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sundra
Nearby Names Like Sundra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sundra
Sunny Girl
#370 13,191 births
Sunshine Girl
#2640 5,734 births
Sunday Girl
#1059 3,197 births
Sunnie Girl
#1106 2,692 births
Sunni Girl
#1666 2,566 births
Compare Sundra side by side: Sundra vs Sunny Sundra vs Sunshine Sundra vs Sunday
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sundra: Baby Name Since 1938 - 649 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sundra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sundra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.