Total births
1,113
Girls' name · since 1938
Sonjia
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 1,113 babies named Sonjia, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,113
- total births
- 1938–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Sonjia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,113 recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sonjia has been recorded 1,113 times among girls since 1938, 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 1938 to 2007.
- 1,113 total births
- 1938–2007 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,113 girls have been named Sonjia since 1938, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,113
- total births
- 1938–2007
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sonjia was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
55 babies were named Sonjia in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Sonjia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sonjia's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1967 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sonjia at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Sonjia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2007
- Peak year (1967)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Sonjia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sonjia's strongest decade.
346 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sonjia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 32
1930s
32 births
- 1940s
1940s
205 births
- 1950s
1950s
220 births
- 1960s
1960s
346 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s 70
1980s
70 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 346 births (31% of all-time use).
How Sonjia 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 Sonjia's total volume
Sonjia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sonjia by state
Where Sonjia concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Sonjia's total US births 4.0%
Even split
45 of 1,113 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sonjia? ▼
1,113 babies have been named Sonjia since 1938. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1967 with 55 births.
When was Sonjia most popular? ▼
Sonjia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 346 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Sonjia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sonjia are California (45 births), Texas (22 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Sonjia been used? ▼
Records for Sonjia go back to 1938, giving 70 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Sonjia? ▼
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 Sonjia's data
- Sonjia's decade-level peak was the 1960s (346 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sonjias (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sonjia
Nearby Names Like Sonjia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sonjia
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 Sonjia side by side: Sonjia vs Sonia Sonjia vs Sonya Sonjia vs Sonja
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1938–2007 (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. "Sonjia: Baby Name Since 1938 - 1,113 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sonjia. 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 Sonjia 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 June 2026.