Sonya
girl name#1927 in 2025Sonya entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #114 in 1967, ranks #1927 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1905–2025
#1927
rank today
#114
peak (1967)
100
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1880 |
| 1910s | #1561 |
| 1920s | #1345 |
| 1930s | #549 |
| 1940s | #578 |
| 1950s | #494 |
| 1960s | #169 |
| 1970s | #157 |
| 1980s | #309 |
| 1990s | #668 |
| 2000s | #1049 |
| 2010s | #1478 |
| 2020s | #1877 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sonya has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 59,500 people named Sonya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonya alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sonya in 2025?
- Sonya ranks #1927 among US girl names in 2025, with 100 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sonya most popular?
- Sonya peaked in 1967, reaching #114 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sonya with classmates?
- Sonya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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