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Sunset

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Pronounced SUN-set /ˈsʌn.sɛt/High

Meaning: Sunset is the plain English word — the moment the sun goes down — used directly as a given name. It belongs to the modern family of nature and word names (Sky, Rain, Winter, Meadow) rather than to any older naming tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word-name, plain and warm: Sunset is the English word for day's end (said 'SUN-set'). A modern nature pick.

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MeaningSunset is the plain English word — the moment the sun goes down — used directly as a given name. It belongs to the modern family of nature and word names (Sky, Rain, Winter, Meadow) rather than to any older naming tradition.

U.S. rank (2023)#12053 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sunset is the English word taken straight into use as a name — the light at the close of day. It sits with the modern nature and word names (Sky, Rain, Winter, Meadow) rather than with any inherited tradition, and we state that plainly (said 'SUN-set').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and vivid.

Did you know? Sunset is used exactly as the dictionary word — a nature name in the same modern family as Sky, Winter and Meadow. It carries no older naming history behind it, which we say plainly (said 'SUN-set').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Sunset — English word-name; modern nature-name family

Variations

SunsetteSunnySunniva

Nicknames

SunnySunSunsy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sunset mean?

Sunset is simply the English word — the close of day and its light — used directly as a given name.

How do you pronounce Sunset?

It's said SUN-set /ˈsʌn.sɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sunset a boy or girl name?

Sunset is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Sunset?

Sunset is a rare name for girls in the U.S.