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Sony

Pronunciation: [ s-OHN-ee ]

Boy Name #17,342 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sony is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OHN-ee.

Parents who love the name Sony often also consider Ensley, Ann, Windol .

Popularity Over Time

#17,342
Current Rank
Peaked 1988 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,342
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sony

Is Sony a boy or girl name?
Sony is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17342. As a girl name, it is ranked #62755. Sony is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Sony?
Sony is pronounced s-OHN-ee.
How popular is the name Sony?
Sony is currently ranked #17342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Sony a common or rare name?
Sony is an uncommon name, ranked #17342 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sony

Sony is a boy name .

Is Sony a boy or girl name? Sony is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,342 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,755. Sony is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sony is currently ranked #17,342 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sony include Sonny, Sonder . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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