Sunil
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sunil: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1982.
Sunil is a classic Sanskrit name, combining *su* (good, excellent) and *nila* (dark blue or black), often interpreted as “deep blue” or “very dark,” evoking the rich hue of a rain-heavy sky. It is most famously borne by Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer who set batting records in the 1970s and 1980s, and by Sunil Chhetri, India’s all-time leading football goal-scorer. Though no major place shares its etymology, the name is common across India and Nepal, and its feminine form, Sunita, is equally popular. For parents drawn to nature-inspired meanings with a modern feel, Sunil offers a melodic, cross-cultural choice that has been given to a handful of babies in Scotland in recent decades.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19823 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #3153 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y