Sonny
How to say it: SUN-ee · /ˈsʌni/
From English 'son'; an affectionate nickname that became a standalone given name.
Sonny was the 275th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,137 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #128 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #275 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,455 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #128 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Cheerful and informal, Sonny has climbed to its strongest showing in the 2020s. Standing at its peak now, it looks set to move higher still.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a sunny glow, it carries a sky and light feeling. Bobby shares its playful style.
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Nicknames
- Son
Honouring a Sonny in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sonny is about 1 in 103.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #45. Ireland: #28.
Famous people named Sonny
- Sonny Bill Williams (born 1985)New Zealand rugby league and rugby union player, and heavyweight boxer
- Sonny Perdue (born 1946)American politician
- Sonny Colbrelli (born 1990)Italian cyclist
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