Sonia
Peaked at #165 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1895, Sonia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sonia — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#165
in 1976
Current rank
#1359
in 2024
Years tracked
130
1895–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Sonia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #165 nationally with 1,554 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #950 (2014) to #1359 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Sonia ranks #1359 nationally for girls, with 168 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,359 | 168 |
| 2023 | #1,260 | 183 |
| 2022 | #1,155 | 211 |
| 2021 | #1,234 | 191 |
| 2020 | #1,127 | 214 |
| 2019 | #1,121 | 217 |
| 2018 | #1,064 | 240 |
| 2017 | #980 | 267 |
Sonia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2756
in 1966
Last ranked
#5717
in 1993
Years tracked
28
1956–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Sonia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1966, ranking #2756 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Sonia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #5717.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #5,717 | 10 |
| 1991 | #6,434 | 8 |
| 1990 | #4,945 | 11 |
| 1989 | #3,997 | 14 |
| 1988 | #4,415 | 11 |
| 1987 | #3,483 | 14 |
| 1985 | #4,296 | 10 |
| 1984 | #4,903 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sonia most popular?
Sonia was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #165 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sonia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sonia?
At least 66,855 babies have been recorded with the name Sonia in the US since 1895, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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