Sonny
boy name#298 in 2025Sonny entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #298 in 2025, ranks #298 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1888–2025
#298
rank today
#298
peak (2025)
1,137
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1890s | #1040 |
| 1900s | #913 |
| 1910s | #1418 |
| 1920s | #1226 |
| 1930s | #574 |
| 1940s | #580 |
| 1950s | #643 |
| 1960s | #646 |
| 1970s | #514 |
| 1980s | #589 |
| 1990s | #801 |
| 2000s | #837 |
| 2010s | #824 |
| 2020s | #408 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sonny has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 19,000 people named Sonny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonny alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonny in 2025?
- Sonny ranks #298 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,137 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sonny most popular?
- Sonny peaked in 2025, reaching #298 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sonny with classmates?
- Sonny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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