The light of the sun
A literal English word name referring to the direct rays of the sun. It emerged as a given name in the United States during the late 19th century but gained its most significant cultural association with the hippie movement of the 1960s and 70s.
Less common today
Sunshine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,791 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American R&B and soul singer-songwriter
Exchange student and rival singer · Glee
The protagonist and baker with magical abilities · Sunshine by Robin McKinley
