Holding steady.
Popularity of Sonna since 1928
Babies named Sonna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sonna's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sonna is a rare girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1928. It reached its peak usage in 1937, during the 1930s decade, after which its use declined slightly but has remained stable. The name is a short form or variant of Sonja or Sonya, ultimately derived from the Greek Sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. With no recorded top states, Sonna has never concentrated regionally. Its trajectory suggests a quiet, enduring presence rather than a dramatic revival. Families drawn to soft, vintage names may appreciate Sonna as a distinctive alternative to more common Sophia variants.
Sonna likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Sonja or Sonya, Scandinavian and Slavic forms of Sophia. The name gained modest use in the United States during the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s. It remains a relatively rare name, often chosen for its soft sound and connection to the longer, more classic Sophia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sonnie, Soni
Sibling names for Sonna
Names that share Sonna's style, for a brother or sister.
