FIRST NAME
Sonny
Sonny is the 844th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 14,551 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 882 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #844 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
19,897
living · #772
2020 CENSUS
14,551
living · #844
BABIES NAMED SONNY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1888–2025
20251K
As a male name, Sonny peaked in 2025, when 1,137 babies were named Sonny (the #298 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,287 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
882
living · #8,287
BABIES NAMED SONNY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1942–2025
202555
As a female name, Sonny peaked in 2023, when 66 babies were named Sonny (the #2669 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)