Sonny is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #298 in 2025 with 1,137 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,137 births ranking #298. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 643.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,502 boys born was named Sonny. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.