Sonam
Every Sonam since 1986 — 616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sonam
Sonam is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,383 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 616 American babies have been named Sonam — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sonam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sonam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,383 | 6 | #11,801 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,995 | 5 | #13,963 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,895 | 12 | #7,237 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,249 | 7 | #10,697 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,049 | 7 | #10,634 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,309 | 5 | #13,767 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,310 | 6 | #11,942 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,752 | 6 | #11,942 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,398 | 5 | #13,971 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,637 | 6 | #11,936 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,570 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,674 | 5 | #13,782 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,704 | 5 | #13,784 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,103 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,205 | 6 | #12,059 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,165 | 6 | #11,991 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,908 | 6 | #12,268 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,874 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,276 | 6 | #12,152 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,995 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,960 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,659 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,226 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,305 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,081 | 6 | #10,177 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,985 | — | — |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,703 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sonam
- Sonam Kapoor Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sonam in 2025?
Sonam ranked #9,383 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sonam?
616 babies have been named Sonam in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sonam most popular?
Sonam peaked in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Sonam a boy or girl name?
Sonam is used for both: about 80% of babies named Sonam have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Sonam rising or falling?
Sonam is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sonam?
Well-known people named Sonam include Sonam Kapoor (actor).