Sonia
5 countries#705 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sonia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
83,754 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #705 · peaked in 1974 with 4,570 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
67,026 births recorded 1895–2025 · currently #1299 · peaked in 1970 with 1,777 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,188 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1996 with 128 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,758 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #667 · peaked in 1996 with 125 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
426 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 1974 with 34 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sonia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #201 | — |
| 2004 | #196 | ↑5 |
| 2005 | #221 | ↓25 |
| 2006 | #229 | ↓8 |
| 2007 | #270 | ↓41 |
| 2008 | #283 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #287 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #341 | ↓54 |
| 2011 | #401 | ↓60 |
| 2012 | #393 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #386 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #427 | ↓41 |
| 2015 | #439 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #487 | ↓48 |
| 2017 | #495 | ↓8 |
| 2018 | #515 | ↓20 |
| 2019 | #620 | ↓105 |
| 2020 | #572 | ↑48 |
| 2021 | #571 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #705 | ↓134 |
Frequently asked questions about Sonia
Is Sonia a popular name?
Yes — Sonia currently ranks #705 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sonia more common for boys or girls?
Sonia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sonia most popular?
Sonia peaked in 1974 in France, with 4,570 recorded births that year.
Is Sonia rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sonia’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #549 in 1900 to #705 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sonia?
At least 152,968 babies have been recorded with the name Sonia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sonia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sonia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sonia?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Sonia include Lizbeth, Rae, Tabitha, Ansley.
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