Sonny name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Sonny
Story and style
Sonny is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Sonny is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank28th in 2025
Listed years9/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2016
StyleRising
Length5 letters
More about Sonny
Background notes
What style of name is Sonny?
Sonny feels rising. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Sonny
If you like Sonny, you might also like:
Sonny ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Sonny has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 28th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 28th |
| 2024 | 43rd |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | 39th |
| 2021 | 49th |
| 2020 | 58th |
| 2019 | 71st |
| 2018 | 64th |
| 2017 | 70th |
| 2016 | 68th |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |