Sonya
boy nameSonya entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #2203 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#2203
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3187 |
| 1970s | #3506 |
| 1980s | #6299 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sonya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sonya alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sonya most popular?
- Sonya peaked in 1971, reaching #2203 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sonya with classmates?
- Sonya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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