Sonny
Male name · — Stable
7,360
Total Births
2023
Peak Year
#352
Rank 2023
1888
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sonny
Sonny is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 2020s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 7,360 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 14 births |
| 1900s | 114 births |
| 1910s | 22 births |
| 1920s | 86 births |
| 1930s | 489 births |
| 1940s | 496 births |
| 1950s | 529 births |
| 1960s | 557 births |
| 1970s | 999 births |
| 1980s | 884 births |
| 1990s | 707 births |
| 2000s | 852 births |
| 2010s | 1,007 births |
| 2020s | 604 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sonny?
Sonny has been given to 7,360 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2023 with 178 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #352.
Is Sonny a boy or girl name?
Sonny is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sonny most popular?
Sonny was most popular in 2023, when 178 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Sonny?
Sonny first appeared in US records in 1888.