Surya
Every Surya since 1977 — 1,549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Surya
Surya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,750 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,549 American babies have been named Surya — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Surya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Surya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,734 | 47 | #2,750 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,377 | 49 | #2,707 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,595 | 45 | #2,841 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,121 | 44 | #2,911 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,062 | 55 | #2,459 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,024 | 29 | #3,718 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,679 | 42 | #2,936 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,744 | 49 | #2,611 |
| 2017 | — | — | 41 | #2,939 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,760 | 49 | #2,584 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,779 | 51 | #2,480 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,945 | 44 | #2,746 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,800 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,172 | 44 | #2,760 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,572 | 44 | #2,739 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,654 | 43 | #2,819 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,417 | 68 | #2,047 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10,009 | 51 | #2,507 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,738 | 46 | #2,679 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,312 | 47 | #2,570 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,333 | 36 | #2,950 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,874 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,347 | 39 | #2,614 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,675 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10,023 | 40 | #2,477 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,447 | 40 | #2,421 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,674 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,984 | — | — |
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Famous people named Surya
- Surya Bonaly Skater · b. 1973
- Surya Bahadur Thapa Politician · 1928–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Surya in 2025?
Surya ranked #2,750 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Surya?
1,549 babies have been named Surya in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Surya most popular?
Surya peaked in 2009, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Surya a boy or girl name?
Surya is used for both: about 22% of babies named Surya have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Surya rising or falling?
Surya has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Surya?
Well-known people named Surya include Surya Bonaly (skater), Surya Bahadur Thapa (politician).