Sonia
boy nameSonia entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #2627 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#2627
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1960s | #3328 |
| 1970s | #3482 |
| 1980s | #3658 |
| 1990s | #5325 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Sonia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonia alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonia in 2025?
- Sonia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sonia most popular?
- Sonia peaked in 1966, reaching #2627 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sonia with classmates?
- Sonia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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