boy name
Sonny
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#298 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Sonny in the US, 1880–2025
Sonny first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 2025, when 1,137 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,137.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sonny popular?
Near its peak Sonny is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 4,944 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,806 | |
| 2000s | 2,232 | |
| 1990s | 1,838 | |
| 1980s | 2,288 | |
| 1970s | 2,517 | |
| 1960s | 1,413 | |
| 1950s | 1,309 | |
| 1940s | 1,201 | |
| 1930s | 1,084 | |
| 1920s | 386 | |
| 1910s | 183 | |
| 1900s | 87 | |
| 1890s | 32 | |
| 1880s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sonny a boy or a girl name?
Sonny is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Sonny a popular name right now?
Sonny is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Sonny?
In 2025, Sonny ranked #298 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sonny most popular?
Sonny was most popular in 2025, when about 1,137 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.