How Many People Are Named Sonal?
Complete statistics for the name Sonal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sonal is a very rare female name, with only 573 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 575,651 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 33 births, and since then has remained stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Sonal have a life path number of 7, which traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 592 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sonal Through the Generations
Sonal has seen a steady presence in the United States over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1982 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, there are 573 people named Sonal living in the country, with an average age of 40 years. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 21% under 30 and 79% aged between 30 and 60, indicating a name that has maintained its appeal across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sonal's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Sonal
How Many People Have the Name Sonal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 573 people in the United States currently share the name Sonal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 575,651 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sonal a Common or Rare Name?
Sonal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sonal in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sonal Most Popular?
The name Sonal reached peak popularity in 1982, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sonal?
Approximately 573 people named Sonal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 592. That works out to roughly 1 in 575,651 Americans.
Is Sonal a rare name?
Sonal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 575,651 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sonal mean?
The meaning and origin of Sonal are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Sonal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sonal are male and 100% are female.
When was Sonal most popular?
Sonal peaked in 1982 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.