Sonny
Sonny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsəni/
Meaning and origin of Sonny
- A male given name from English.
- A diminutive of the female given name Sonia.
How popular is Sonny?
Since 1880, 1,029 girls and 22,327 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonny (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2669 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #298 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #298 for boys, with 1,192 babies given the name.
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Sonny FAQ
What does the name Sonny mean?
A male given name from English. A diminutive of the female given name Sonia.
What is the origin of the name Sonny?
Sonny is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Sonny?
Since 1880, 1,029 girls and 22,327 boys in the U.S. have been named Sonny (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2669 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #298 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #298 for boys, with 1,192 babies given the name.
Is Sonny a boy or girl name?
Sonny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,029 girls and 22,327 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.