Sonal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Sonal Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 33 peak births in 1982
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in New Jersey
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sonal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sonal"
"Sonal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4319th of 19264 | 216 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5344th of 27321 | 252 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11648th of 35406 | 124 |
Regional Popularity of "Sonal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sonal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
67.70% 2358th/3483 |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sonal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sonal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sonal" in the United States
The name Sonal is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sonal has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sonal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4319th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5344th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11648th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Sonal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.