Sonia
Sonia is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Wisdom.
Origin and history
Sonia originated as a Russian diminutive of Sophia, which is derived from the Greek word for wisdom. It evolved into an independent given name throughout Europe and the Americas during the 20th century. In the United States, it has been a consistently recognized classic name with steady, enduring usage.
Popularity in the United States
66,747 babies in the United States have been named Sonia since 1880. It ranks #493 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1128.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.1 %)
- NY (14.6 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- NJ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 588 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,230 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,510 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,571 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,865 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,945 |
| 1970-1980 | 15,205 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,532 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,253 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,886 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,886 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,139 |
Famous people named Sonia
- Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice, Jurist
- Sonia Braga: Actress
Nicknames
Soni, Sunny
Fun facts
- Sonia began as a pet form of Sophia in Russian before becoming an independent name worldwide.
- The name gained widespread European popularity partly through famous Russian literary characters, such as Sonya Marmeladova in Crime and Punishment.