Total births
717
Girls' name · since 1937
Sonda
Sonda has 717 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 717
- total births
- 1937–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Sonda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 717 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sonda has been recorded 717 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1989.
- 717 total births
- 1937–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
717 girls have been named Sonda since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 717
- total births
- 1937–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Sonda was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
43 babies were named Sonda in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Sonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sonda splits its recorded history at 1961: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1945 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sonda at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Sonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1989
- Peak year (1966)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Sonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sonda's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Sonda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 71
1940s
71 births
- 1950s
1950s
139 births
- 1960s
1960s
281 births
- 1970s
1970s
193 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 281 births (39% of all-time use).
How Sonda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sonda's total volume
Sonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sonda by state
Where Sonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Sonda's total US births 2.4%
Even split
17 of 717 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sonda? ▼
Sonda has been given to 717 babies in the U.S. since 1937, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 43 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Sonda most popular? ▼
Sonda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Sonda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sonda are Texas (17 births), California (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Sonda been used? ▼
Sonda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 53 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Sonda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sonia, Sonya, Sonja, Sondra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sonda's data
- Sonda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sondas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sonda
Nearby Names Like Sonda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sonda
Sonia Girl
#1352 66,747 births
Sonya Girl
#1914 65,772 births
Sonja Girl
#2933 39,513 births
Sondra Girl
#12228 27,074 births
Sonora Girl
#2899 1,444 births
Compare Sonda side by side: Sonda vs Sonia Sonda vs Sonya Sonda vs Sonja
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1937–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sonda: Baby Name Since 1937 - 717 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sonda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sonda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.