Sonji
girl nameSonji entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #639 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#639
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5349 |
| 1960s | #2724 |
| 1970s | #4713 |
| 1980s | #9911 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Sonji are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonji 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 Sonji in 2025?
- Sonji is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sonji most popular?
- Sonji peaked in 1966, reaching #639 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sonji with classmates?
- Sonji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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