Sony
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,203 in 1988
0 babies were named Sony in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sony you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistorySony first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1988, when it reached #3,203.
About the name Sony
Sony is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ony”. US birth records list Sony for boys from 1974 to 2021, in 36 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #3,203 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.2 | 312,500 boys |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 200,401 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 432,900 boys |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
Other spellings of Sony
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Sony
What is the origin of the name Sony?
Sony has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sony a boy or girl name?
Sony is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sony?
Sony is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #3,203 in 1988.