How Many People Are Named Sonny?

Curious about how common the name Sonny is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 22,158
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 14,893 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 22,158 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sonny.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 14,893 people has this name.

This classification places Sonny in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Sonny

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 14,893 people

Total Count

22,158

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 21,184
Female: 974

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 38

  • Young (<30) 9,983
  • Adult (30–60) 7,051
  • Old (>60) 5,124

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 40.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 221
  • Arkansas 140
  • Arizona 410
  • California 3,596
  • Colorado 254
  • Connecticut 51
  • Florida 597
  • Georgia 521
  • Hawaii 100
  • Iowa 47
  • Idaho 29
  • Illinois 560
  • Indiana 178
  • Kansas 40
  • Kentucky 328
  • Louisiana 213
  • Massachusetts 178
  • Maryland 73
  • Maine 19
  • Michigan 411
  • Minnesota 140
  • Missouri 203
  • Mississippi 175
  • Montana 19
  • North Carolina 418
  • North Dakota 19
  • Nebraska 30
  • New Hampshire 10
  • New Jersey 233
  • New Mexico 69
  • Nevada 76
  • New York 902
  • Ohio 625
  • Oklahoma 289
  • Oregon 183
  • Pennsylvania 340
  • Rhode Island 17
  • South Carolina 193
  • South Dakota 16
  • Tennessee 403
  • Texas 2,210
  • Utah 149
  • Virginia 310
  • Washington 283
  • Wisconsin 152
  • West Virginia 113
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sonny?

Approximately 22,158 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sonny, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sonny a rare name?

Sonny is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.