Sonia is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 67,026 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 1,817 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 841 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Sonia per year — United States (1895–2025). United States peaked in 1970 (1,777/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (125/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1981 (40/yr).
Sonia reached its peak in 1970, when it was the #347 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.
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