Sonja
boy nameSonja entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2985 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2985
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3507 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1960s | #3261 |
| 1970s | #3910 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sonja are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sonja alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonja in 2025?
- Sonja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sonja most popular?
- Sonja peaked in 1967, reaching #2985 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sonja with classmates?
- Sonja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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