Sonnet
Meaninglittle song · English
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,155 in 1973
17 babies were named Sonnet in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,596 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
US births per million boys, 2024–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sonnet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sonnet, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sonnet would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySonnet first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #4,155.
- Then vs nowSonnet is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 94,340.
- TrendSonnet has climbed 5,596 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Sonnet means “little song”.
About the name Sonnet
Sonnet is a girl name of English origin meaning “little song”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-net”. US birth records list Sonnet for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 39 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #4,155 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.5 | 153,551 girls |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 383,142 girls |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 263,852 girls |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 184,502 girls |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,203 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Sonnet
What does the name Sonnet mean?
Sonnet means “little song” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sonnet?
Sonnet has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Sonnet a boy or girl name?
Sonnet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sonnet?
Sonnet ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#4,155).