Total births
609
Girls' name · since 1963
Sunita
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 609 babies named Sunita, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 609
- total births
- 1963–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Sunita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 609 have been recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sunita has been recorded 609 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2023.
- 609 total births
- 1963–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
609 girls have been named Sunita since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 609
- total births
- 1963–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sunita was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
28 babies were named Sunita in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Sunita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sunita splits its recorded history at 1987: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sunita at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Sunita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2023
- Peak year (1983)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Sunita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sunita's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sunita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s
1980s
187 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 187 births (31% of all-time use).
How Sunita 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 Sunita's total volume
Sunita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sunita by state
Where Sunita concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 62 | 10.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Sunita's total US births 10.2%
Even split
62 of 609 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sunita? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 609 babies named Sunita. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 28 births.
When was Sunita most popular? ▼
Sunita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Sunita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sunita are New York (62 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Sunita been used? ▼
Records for Sunita go back to 1963, giving 61 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Sunita? ▼
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 Sunita's data
- Sunita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (187 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sunitas (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sunita
Nearby Names Like Sunita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sunita
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 Sunita side by side: Sunita vs Sunny Sunita vs Sunshine Sunita vs Sunday
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–2023 (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. "Sunita: Baby Name Since 1963 - 609 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sunita. 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 Sunita 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.