Sonya
4 countries#1927 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sonya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
65,954 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #1927 · peaked in 1967 with 2,987 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
861 births recorded 1931–2022 · currently #2501 · peaked in 1991 with 23 births
Most common in: Paris, Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
467 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1974 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
279 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 1996 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
188 births recorded 1974–2002 · peaked in 1974 with 30 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sonya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1008 | — |
| 2007 | #1147 | ↓139 |
| 2008 | #1250 | ↓103 |
| 2009 | #1146 | ↑104 |
| 2010 | #1241 | ↓95 |
| 2011 | #1354 | ↓113 |
| 2012 | #1243 | ↑111 |
| 2013 | #1254 | ↓11 |
| 2014 | #1416 | ↓162 |
| 2015 | #1411 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #1605 | ↓194 |
| 2017 | #1607 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #1685 | ↓78 |
| 2019 | #1961 | ↓276 |
| 2020 | #1792 | ↑169 |
| 2021 | #1971 | ↓179 |
| 2022 | #1793 | ↑178 |
| 2023 | #1865 | ↓72 |
| 2024 | #1913 | ↓48 |
| 2025 | #1927 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Sonya
Is Sonya a popular name?
Yes — Sonya currently ranks #1927 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sonya more common for boys or girls?
Sonya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sonya most popular?
Sonya peaked in 1967 in United States, with 2,987 recorded births that year.
Is Sonya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sonya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1931 in 1905 to #1927 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sonya?
At least 67,282 babies have been recorded with the name Sonya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sonya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sonya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sonya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sonya include Lula, Maisey, Suri, Ziya.
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