Sonni
Every Sonni since 1966 — 600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sonni
Sonni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,384 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 600 American babies have been named Sonni — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Sonni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sonni 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 | #9,384 | 8 | #9,591 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,996 | 6 | #12,154 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,896 | 5 | #13,906 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,601 | 8 | #9,714 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,050 | 6 | #11,941 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,356 | 11 | #7,430 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,334 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,085 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,597 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,340 | — | — |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,769 | 5 | #13,769 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,265 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,932 |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,026 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,761 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,223 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,775 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,737 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,316 | 5 | #13,081 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,839 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,661 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #12,050 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,916 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,776 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,178 | — | — |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,363 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,505 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,862 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,730 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sonni
- Sonni Ali Politician · 1464–1492
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sonni in 2025?
Sonni ranked #9,384 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 Sonni?
600 babies have been named Sonni in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sonni most popular?
Sonni peaked in 1989, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Sonni a boy or girl name?
Sonni is used for both: about 89% of babies named Sonni have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Sonni rising or falling?
Sonni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sonni?
Well-known people named Sonni include Sonni Ali (politician).