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Sonny is an English name derived from the word 'son,' meaning son or boy. It has evolved from 'son' to its current form, often used as a term of endearment. The name has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is viewed positively in modern times, associated with friendliness and youth.

The name Sonny is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Sonny has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sonny' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1280th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 581st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 655th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 547th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 673rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 867th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 568th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7962nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7326th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6601st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8360th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3956th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sonny' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.