Total births
624
Girls' name · since 1991
Sundus
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 624 babies named Sundus, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12622
- among girls today
- 624
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
624 babies have been named Sundus since 1991, making it today's #12622 girls' name.
Sundus has 624 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12622 as of the latest data, more common than 29% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #12622 among girls today
- 624 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Sundus is currently the #12622 girls' name in America, more common than 29% of girls - 624 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12622
- among girls today
- 624
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other girls
Sundus vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12622
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 29% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Sundus was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
36 babies were named Sundus in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Sundus compares
624 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sundus's all-time total is 63% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sundus | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 624 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sundus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sundus splits its recorded history at 2009: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sundus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#12,622
Active since
1991
Sundus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Sundus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sundus's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Sundus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
272 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 272 births (44% of all-time use).
How Sundus 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 Sundus's total volume
Sundus vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sundus by state
Where Sundus concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 153 | 24.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
Minnesota share of Sundus's total US births 24.5%
Even split
153 of 624 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sundus? ▼
624 babies have been named Sundus since 1991. It currently ranks #12622 among girls. The peak year was 2017 with 36 births.
When was Sundus most popular? ▼
Sundus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Sundus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sundus are Minnesota (153 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Sundus been used? ▼
Records for Sundus go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sundus? ▼
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 Sundus's data
- Sundus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (272 total births) through the 2020s (94) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Sunduss (153 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Sundus
Nearby Names Like Sundus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sundus
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 Sundus side by side: Sundus vs Sunny Sundus vs Sunshine Sundus vs Sunday
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sundus
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Sundus: #12622 Girls' Name - 624 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sundus. 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 Sundus 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 July 2026.