Girl nameCurrently #2,960 in the USSteady
Sonora
//səˈnɔɹə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sonora's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sonora's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sonora |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Sonora through the decades
- Sonora peaked in 2023, when 62 babies were named Sonora in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sonora has risen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sonora currently ranks #2,960 in the US and is holding steady.