Sonal
girl nameSonal entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #2680 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#2680
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5456 |
| 1970s | #3834 |
| 1980s | #4286 |
| 1990s | #7776 |
| 2000s | #12452 |
| 2010s | #15593 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sonal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonal alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonal in 2025?
- Sonal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sonal most popular?
- Sonal peaked in 1975, reaching #2680 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sonal with classmates?
- Sonal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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