Sonja
Girl nameSonja has been given to 39,557 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It peaked in 1967.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
39,557
Peak year
1967 (1,343 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1906
10-year trend
▼ -57%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sonja — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Sonja
Sonja Henie
Norwegian figure skater and actress (1912–1969)
Queen Sonja of Norway
Queen of Norway since 1991
Sonia Delaunay
French painter (1885–1979)
Sonja Lang
Canadian writer and hyperpolyglot (born 1978)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sonja.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sonja?
Sonja has been given to 39,557 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sonja peak?
Sonja peaked in 1967, when 1,343 babies were given the name.
Is Sonja a girl or boy name?
Sonja is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sonja are girls).
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