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Sunflower

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Pronounced SUN-flow-er /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ər/High

Meaning: From the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connoting warmth and joy; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The sunflower: Sunflower is a flower-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connoting warmth and joy; we note the word
U.S. rank (2024)#9455 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sunflower comes from the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connoting warmth and joy (we note the word). A lyrical, modern name (said 'SUN-flow-er').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern nature/flower name. Rare, the-sunflower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sunflower is the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun — a lyrical, sunny word-name (we note the word; said 'SUN-flow-er').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Sunflower — flower/word-name

Variations

Sunflowre

Nicknames

Sunny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sunflower mean?

Sunflower is a flower-name — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Sunflower?

It's said SUN-flow-er /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sunflower a boy or girl name?

Sunflower is a girl's name.

How popular is Sunflower?

Sunflower is a very rare name in the U.S.

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