Sonny
5 countries#298 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sonny was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
23,356 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 2025 with 1,192 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,061 births recorded 1984–2025 · currently #27 · peaked in 2021 with 873 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,226 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #75 · peaked in 2021 with 762 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,658 births recorded 1957–2022 · currently #1742 · peaked in 1994 with 182 births
Most common in: Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,540 births recorded 1984–2025 · currently #26 · peaked in 2025 with 137 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
295 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #52 · peaked in 2025 with 41 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sonny’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #877 | — |
| 2007 | #865 | ↑12 |
| 2008 | #861 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #860 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #946 | ↓86 |
| 2011 | #889 | ↑57 |
| 2012 | #925 | ↓36 |
| 2013 | #845 | ↑80 |
| 2014 | #888 | ↓43 |
| 2015 | #822 | ↑66 |
| 2016 | #842 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #773 | ↑69 |
| 2018 | #661 | ↑112 |
| 2019 | #644 | ↑17 |
| 2020 | #534 | ↑110 |
| 2021 | #498 | ↑36 |
| 2022 | #428 | ↑70 |
| 2023 | #354 | ↑74 |
| 2024 | #336 | ↑18 |
| 2025 | #298 | ↑38 |
Frequently asked questions about Sonny
Is Sonny a popular name?
Yes — Sonny currently ranks #298 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sonny more common for boys or girls?
Sonny is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sonny most popular?
Sonny peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,192 recorded births that year.
Is Sonny rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sonny’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #815 in 1888 to #298 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sonny?
At least 40,075 babies have been recorded with the name Sonny across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sonny popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sonny appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sonny?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sonny include Kohen, Holden, Preston, Clayton.
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