Sonny
Sonny is a boy name that ranked #335 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1888. Its best recorded rank was #335 in 2024.
Latest rank
#335
Peak rank
#335
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
18,641
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1888
What To Know About Sonny
As a boy name with English origins, Sonny has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Sonny is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Sonny appearing in official records as far back as 1888, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Sonny is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: SONNY
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.