Unisex nameCurrently #10,948 in the USSteady
Sonam
2 syllablesPeak year: 19925 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Sonam's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sonam |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Sonam through the decades
- Sonam peaked in 1992, when 32 babies were named Sonam in the US.
- The 2010s were Sonam's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sonam has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sonam currently ranks #10,948 in the US and is holding steady.