Total births
536
Unisex name · since 1966
Sonni
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 536 babies named Sonni, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10439
- among girls today
- 536
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
536 babies have been named Sonni since 1966, making it today's #10439 unisex name.
Sonni has 536 recorded births among girls since 1966, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10439 as of the latest data, more common than 41% of girls, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2025.
- #10439 among girls today
- 536 born since 1966
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sonni is currently the #10439 unisex name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 536 born since 1966, peaking in the 1980s.
- #10439
- among girls today
- 536
- born since 1966
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Sonni vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10439
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Sonni was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
33 babies were named Sonni in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Sonni compares
536 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sonni's all-time total is 40% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sonni | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 536 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sonni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sonni's SSA record in two at 1995 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 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sonni at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#10,439
Active since
1966
Sonni popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Sonni popularity over time - boys
64 total births recorded since 2005 (Sonni as boys' name)
Sonni by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sonni's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Sonni births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
- 2010s
2010s
72 births
- 2020s
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 157 births (29% of all-time use).
How Sonni 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 Sonni's total volume
Sonni vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sonni by state
Where Sonni concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Sonni's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sonni? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 536 babies named Sonni. Today it holds rank #10439 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 33 births.
When was Sonni most popular? ▼
Sonni was most popular in the 1980s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Sonni most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sonni are Pennsylvania (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Sonni a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sonni is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 536 births, and as a boy's name it has 64 births.
How long has the name Sonni been used? ▼
Sonni has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 60 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sonni? ▼
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 Sonni's data
- Sonni's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (157 total births) through the 2020s (70) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Sonnis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Sonni
Nearby Names Like Sonni
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sonni
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 Sonni side by side: Sonni vs Sonia Sonni vs Sonya Sonni vs Sonja
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sonni
Ivett #10438
702 births · Peak 2001
Tavi #10440
184 births · Peak 2014
Taira #10437
1,022 births · Peak 1990
Camara #10441
800 births · Peak 2007
Melaina #10436
1,197 births · Peak 2004
Lakeisha #10442
12,850 births · Peak 1979
Xochilt #10435
1,457 births · Peak 2005
Leeana #10443
822 births · Peak 2011
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Sonni: #10439 Unisex Name - 536 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sonni. 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 Sonni 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.