Holding steady.
Popularity of Sonji since 1951
Babies named Sonji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 629 |
| 1970s | 211 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sonji is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951 and saw its peak usage in 1966, though it never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable but very low, with only a handful of births per year in recent decades. The exact origin of Sonji is unclear; it appears to be a modern invention, possibly a respelling or variation of names like Sonya or a feminine form of Sonny. The name fits the stylistic pattern of mid-20th-century coinages that gained brief popularity, particularly during the 1960s. With no top states on record, Sonji remains a distinctive choice, favored for its simplicity and phonetic appeal.
Sonji first appeared in the United States in the 1950s and saw its peak usage in the 1960s. Its origin is unclear; it may be a coined name, possibly influenced by names like Sonya or Sonny, or a respelling of similar-sounding names. It has not been traced to any established etymological root in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sonnie, Ji
Sibling names for Sonji
Names that share Sonji's style, for a brother or sister.
