How Many People Are Named Sonny?

22,158

people in the United States are named Sonny

1 in 15,118 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1747

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0066%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

1,096 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SUN-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a nickname which is commonly used to denote a young boy, derived from the English word son.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.4%
Male
95.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 36.2 years old

Young (<30) 10,507
47.4%
Adult (30–60) 6,784
30.6%
Senior (>60) 4,867
22%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1888 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,596
Texas 2,210
New York 902
Ohio 625
Florida 597
Illinois 560
Georgia 521
North Carolina 418
Michigan 411
Arizona 410

💡 Fun Facts About "Sonny"

  • 1,096 babies were named Sonny in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1888
  • Most popular in California

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